Pricing/Bid Analyst - Technology

Staples Inc. • Deerfield Beach, FL

4h • $54,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Staples is business to business. You’re what binds us together. Our talented finance team partners with every area of the business to drive results and provide financial expertise. We are passionate about analyzing and interpreting information to assess performance and provide guidance. Our team serves as a true partner and advisor to all our business leaders; working with them to accelerate the company’s profitability and growth. What you’ll be doing: Work directly with Contract Sales teams in a consultative role in creating custom pricing models with a focus on Facility Products. Identify and explain pricing and margin trends. Partner with Contract Sales teams to resolve anomalies. Create management reporting as needed to assist in understanding of changing sales/margin/mix of business and to analyze and track best practices; create processes and measurements to quantify the results of actions as it relates to price setting or changes. Design customer specific Profitability Plans Generate customer file structures to be utilized in negotiations, rollout, and account management. Continuously refine and improve the item specific details and strategies based on the competitive landscape and assortment planning. Ensure that Staples is achieving sales and profitability goals while ensuring that the pricing terms & adhere to conditions in legal contracts.

Requirements

• Strategic thinking, strong analytical, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task
• Proactive, adaptable, and self-motivated individual who can handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
• 1+ years of pricing/analytical experience

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred (concentration in analytical- and/or financial-based areas such as business, accounting, or economics desirable)
• Excellent computer skills (database, spreadsheet, word processing, presentation) plus SQL (or similar DB) and AS400 systems & pricing logic

Responsibilities

• Work directly with Contract Sales teams in a consultative role in creating custom pricing models with a focus on Facility Products.
• Identify and explain pricing and margin trends.
• Partner with Contract Sales teams to resolve anomalies.
• Create management reporting as needed to assist in understanding of changing sales/margin/mix of business and to analyze and track best practices; create processes and measurements to quantify the results of actions as it relates to price setting or changes.
• Design customer specific Profitability Plans
• Generate customer file structures to be utilized in negotiations, rollout, and account management.
• Continuously refine and improve the item specific details and strategies based on the competitive landscape and assortment planning.
• Ensure that Staples is achieving sales and profitability goals while ensuring that the pricing terms & adhere to conditions in legal contracts.

Benefits

• Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
• Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays)
• Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!
• Compensation offer is a base salary between $54,000 and $75,000
• The salary range represents the expected compensation for this role at the time of posting. The specific base pay may be influenced by a variety of factors to include the candidate's experience, skill set, education, geography, business considerations, and internal equity. In addition to base pay, this role may be eligible for bonuses, or other forms of variable compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees