Pricing & Quotation Specialist

Freudenberg•Troy, OH

About The Position

This role is responsible for completing cost analysis of all product lines and managing the quoting process. The specialist will ensure feasibility, costing, issue resolution, and contingency planning are accomplished prior to quotation, and that quote turn-around time meets company metrics. The position involves organizing and submitting pricing proposals, following up on quotations to determine win/loss reasons, and preparing reports for management. The specialist will also act as a liaison between Business Development, Customer Service, and Engineering, and participate in cross-functional team activities. All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Problem solving—the individual identifies and resolves problems in the timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
Interpersonal Skills—the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas, and exhibits willingness to try new things.
Oral Communication—the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills.
Written Communication—the individual edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and can read and interpret written information.
Planning/Organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
Quality Control—the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
Adaptability—the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and can deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Dependability—the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction, and solicits feedback to improve performance.
Safety and Security—the individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.

Responsibilities

Complete cost analysis of all product lines.
Complete quoting process with part description, part cost, tools needed, cost of tools and lead-time.
Ensure feasibility, costing, issue resolution, and contingency planning is accomplished prior to quotation.
Ensure quote turn-around time is in line with company metrics.
Organize and submit pricing proposals to Customer Service, Sales or directly to customers.
Follow up on quotations to determine win/loss reasons.
Prepare reports to update Management on the status of quotes and new business.
Act as a functional liaison between Business Development, Customer Service and Engineering.
Participate in cross-functional team activities.
All other duties as assigned.