Material Estimator, Specialist
About The Position
Review and analyze Bill of Materials (BOMs) to develop accurate material cost estimates for proposals and program execution. Obtain, review, and update supplier quotations and Request for Proposal (RFP) responses to ensure BOM pricing reflects current and complete cost data. Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, lookups, pivot tables, and data validation to consolidate, analyze, and report cost information. Collaborate with Proposal, Program Management, and Supply Chain teams to validate pricing, confirm sourcing assumptions, and support cost strategy development. Maintain data integrity across cost models, proposals, and estimating tools to ensure compliance with internal estimating standards and customer requirements. Plan and execute procurement activities for materials and services to ensure alignment with program specifications and achievement of price objectives. Manage vendor relationships in accordance with company requirements and procurement objectives. Support material cost analysis, variance tracking, and historical pricing trend reviews to improve accuracy and competitiveness of future estimates.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Industrial Engineering, or related field and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience in material estimating, procurement, or supply chain analysis.
- Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
- In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including use of formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis tools (required)
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced proposal environment
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting government or defense proposal environments (FAR/DFARS familiarity a plus)
- Experience reading and interpreting Bills of Materials (BOMs) and supplier quotations
- Understanding of cost analysis principles and proposal pricing structures
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Infor LN) and procurement databases
- Attention to detail and strong commitment to data accuracy
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams across multiple sites
Responsibilities
- Download, update, and maintain program BOMs using supplier pricing obtained from RFP efforts and direct supplier communications
- Coordinate with the proposals team to integrate supplier quotes into formal cost proposals and support fact-finding or customer audit requests
- Develop and maintain standard estimating templates and cost models in Excel to streamline proposal turnaround and maintain pricing consistency
- Ensure traceability of supplier data, quotes, and cost justifications to support CPSR and DCMA audit readiness requirements
- Perform cross-functional reviews with Program Management, Supply Chain, and Engineering to validate material assumptions and identify cost risks or savings opportunities
- Assist in the creation of Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) and firm proposal estimates for new business pursuits and contract modifications
- Analyze supplier inputs for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with proposal timelines and sourcing policies
- Collaboration with Supply Chain on proposal cost reduction strategies
- Manage the end-to-end procurement process from requisition through purchase order closeout, including maintaining current and accurate delivery dates
Benefits
- health and disability insurance
- 401(k) match
- flexible spending accounts
- EAP
- education assistance
- parental leave
- paid time off
- company-paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
