Strategic Quote Specialist – RFQ & Margin Optimizer

World Class Industries; Hiawatha (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

World Class Industries in Iowa is seeking a detail-oriented Quote Specialist to manage the complete RFQ process from intake through on-time delivery of accurate quotes. You will review technical and commercial requirements, coordinate with internal teams and suppliers, and ensure quotes align with customer needs and business objectives.

The role requires 2–5 years in quoting and pricing management, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree or relevant experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) required.
• Epicor Kinetic ERP experience preferred.
• 2–5 years in quoting, pricing management and customer support preferred.
• Experience with material commodities and manufacturing processes preferred.
• Strong organizational skills required.
• Understanding of supply chain management and purchasing techniques preferred.
• Experience communicating with customers/vendors via phone, email and in person preferred.
• Ability to read prints, understand call outs and quality specifications preferred.
• Ability to make strategic decisions regarding supplier selection and purchasing parameters to ensure quote competitiveness and margin protection preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full RFQ process from intake to on-time delivery of quotes.
• Review technical and commercial requirements and align quotes with customer needs.
• Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to gather inputs and secure cost/quality/delivery commitments.
• Track open quotes, communicate status, and follow up to meet deadlines and provide service.
• Maintain accurate quote records, pricing details, and ERP version control while supporting margins.
• Support customer cost-management programs and coordinate handoffs when awarded.
• Perform other tasks as required.

Skills

Quoting & pricing

Customer support

Microsoft Office proficiency

Reading prints/quality specs

Supplier selection

Project management

Strong organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience

Tools

Epicor Kinetic ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

World Class Industries in Iowa is seeking a detail-oriented Quote Specialist to manage the complete RFQ process from intake through on-time delivery of accurate quotes. You will review technical and commercial requirements, coordinate with internal teams and suppliers, and ensure quotes align with customer needs and business objectives.

The role requires 2–5 years in quoting and pricing management, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.