Strategic Quotations & Costing Specialist

Graybar Electric Company, Inc.; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership plan

Profit sharing

401(k)

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Graybar Electric Company, Inc. in El Paso, TX seeks a Coordinator in the Quotations Department to support costing, pricing, and technical information based on customer specs.

You will research product lines, prepare material cost estimates, and compile bills of material to generate profitable quotations. The role requires 1+ year experience, SAP knowledge, strong math and negotiation skills, and the ability to collaborate across levels.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience required.
• 2+ years of experience preferred: Sales, negotiations, pricing, and building relationships
• Knowledge of multiple product lines and pricing strategies required to generate quotations that result in profit for the organization
• Knowledge of SAP programs used to support the Quotations process
• Knowledge of logistics strategies
• Mathematical skills
• Organizational and time management skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• Negotiation skills
• Ability to work with people at all levels of the organization
• Ability to project a positive and professional image on behalf of the Company
• Ability to maintain and grow product knowledge and applications
• Ability to think strategically to create a quote that will result in a sale
• Ability to develop and build relationships at all influence points
• Some travel required

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates of materials for internal and external customers
• Compile bills of material utilizing knowledge of products to be manufactured
• Itemize tools, fixtures, or equipment to be purchased from outside sources
• Consult with factories and representatives to obtain best-cost information; compute cost estimates
• Audit manufacturers’ bills of material
• Conduct extensive research prior to submitting quotation based on customer requirements and performance standards
• Submit thorough technical quotations against tight deadlines
• Support change order process and job lot billing in some branches
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through training and networking

Skills

Negotiation

Pricing

Building relationships

Organizational skills

Time management

Oral and written communication

Strategic thinking

People management

Mathematical skills

Education

2 year degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Graybar Electric Company, Inc. in El Paso, TX seeks a Coordinator in the Quotations Department to support costing, pricing, and technical information based on customer specs.

You will research product lines, prepare material cost estimates, and compile bills of material to generate profitable quotations. The role requires 1+ year experience, SAP knowledge, strong math and negotiation skills, and the ability to collaborate across levels.