Strategic Quotation & Bid Specialist

Platt Electric Supply; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with Employer Match

Paid vacation and sick time

HSA Accounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Advancement Opportunities

Professional Training & Development

Employee Discount Programs

Job summary

Platt Electric Supply in East Boise, ID is seeking a Quotations Specialist to establish relationships with customers and vendors to secure pricing for bids. The role includes reviewing bid packages, formulating project quotations, and sharing product knowledge.

You will quote for low to moderate projects, coordinate with Outside Sales, format requests into bid spreadsheets, issue RFQs, assemble bid tabulations, and submit final proposals with required documentation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in customer service or project management (preferred).
• Experience with electrical distribution, lighting, and controls, or adjacent industry (preferred).
• High School or GED - Required.

Responsibilities

• Quote low to moderate profile/complex projects.
• Review bid package and all requirements surrounding the package including technical requirements, approved manufacturers list, commercial requirements, and documentation requirements.
• Work closely with Outside Sales or the branch(es) to discuss the strategy and approach for each proposal request.
• Format customer request into a standardized spreadsheet for bid review.
• Break down bid package and issue RFQ to vendors for project quotation levels while communicating deadline, project information, and any additional pertinent information available.
• Receive pricing and put a bid tabulation together for review.
• Prepare and submit final proposal with all required documentation.
• May negotiate pricing with supplier and offer substitute products where appropriate.
• Participate in product meetings, seminars, and training schools to enhance and maintain personal product knowledge.
• Meet with the team to discuss vendor strategy and margin levels.
• Establish and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Increase business by using company digital tools to sell, promote, or demonstrate product knowledge to new and existing customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Project management

Quotations

Pricing

Vendor relations

Excel

Outlook

Word

Communication

Bluebeam

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Bluebeam

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Platt Electric Supply in East Boise, ID is seeking a Quotations Specialist to establish relationships with customers and vendors to secure pricing for bids. The role includes reviewing bid packages, formulating project quotations, and sharing product knowledge.

You will quote for low to moderate projects, coordinate with Outside Sales, format requests into bid spreadsheets, issue RFQs, assemble bid tabulations, and submit final proposals with required documentation.