Contract Quote Specialist (6 Month Assignment)

World Class Industries • Hiawatha, IA

7h

About The Position

WCI is committed to building a championship culture centered around caring, learning, and results that provides the benefits of a small family-owned company where each WCI’er is appreciated, able to make a difference, and work as a team. We are looking for new talent in our Quote team in a 6-month assignment, working 40 hours per week! We are looking for individuals who align with our core values: Agile, Genuine, Team Driven.

Requirements

• High school diploma (required)
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) proficiency (required)
• Advanced organization skills (required)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree and/or relevant work experience (preferred)
• Epicor Kinetic ERP experience (preferred)
• 2-5 years of quoting, pricing management and customer support (preferred)
• Experience with material commodities and manufacturing processes (preferred)
• Understanding of supply chain management and purchasing techniques (preferred)
• Experience communicating with customers/vendors via phone, email and in person (preferred)
• Project management (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

• Managing the full request-for-quote (RFQ) process from intake and prioritization through tracking and on-time delivery of accurate, competitive quotes.
• Reviewing technical and commercial requirements, resolve questions early, and ensure each quote aligns with customer needs and business objectives.
• Partnering with internal teams and suppliers to gather inputs and secure competitive cost, quality, and delivery commitments.
• Tracking open quotes, communicating status, and following up proactively to meet customer deadlines and provide exceptional service.
• Maintaining accurate quote records, notes, pricing details, and version control in the ERP system while supporting margin goals.
• Supporting customer cost-management programs and coordinate clear, successful handoffs to internal and external partners when business is awarded.
• Performing other tasks as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED