Project Quotations Coordinator

Vallen Distribution Inc.•Belmont, NC

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Vallen's Quoting and Sourcing Specialist will assist in organizing and facilitating the preparation of the quote and sending market basket requests to our suppliers/manufactures. The position will conduct product research and analysis of competitive sources that will enable Vallen to secure new business. The Quoting and Sourcing Specialist works closely with Vallen Supplier Strategy making sure to utilize our focus vendor base to help secure Vallen's best cost.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
1 -2 years related experience and/or training
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
Experience with Excel and Microsoft preferred
Ability to handle large amounts of data
Ability meet inflexible deadlines
Ability to work independently with little supervision
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent Interpersonal skills
The ability to organize and work multiple projects at the same time

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with industrial distribution preferred

Responsibilities

Assist in organizing the preparation of project quotations/implementation assignments by sending market basket request to our suppliers/manufactures.
Build relationships to help negotiate better cost; communicate with the Project Lead and Strategic Proposals Manager all critical supplier/vendor information that would benefit others pertaining to products, pricing and competitors.
Analyze product specifications and conduct product matches and/or interchanges that meet customer requirements when assisting with securing new business, e.g., manufacturer part numbers and item descriptions as compared to Vallen's supply-based focus suppliers when completing a cross reference for quotes and implementations.
Conduct product source competitiveness research and analysis via our internal ERP system, supplier web sites and Vallen focus supplier price sheets to position products at Vallen's best cost.
Review and evaluate submitted quotations; confirm the accuracy and completeness of supplier quotes, data transferred into our ERP system, and the final customer submission for project product work.
Address questions and ensure timely response with Vallen suppliers or Product Strategy Managers; follow-up and research quotes.
Support the National Account RFQs process drive sales revenue by securing best Vallen cost or any type of deviated item cost for all projects or implementations.
Complete self-driven continued education and commodity specific training in order to continue growth of product knowledge to become a specific product expert.
Identify and conduct Process improvement for quoting related processes using LEAN methodology.
Adhere to data standardization requirements and data integrity.
Communicate via email to Team Lead of changing market basket conditions or suppliers.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Single, Employee + Spouse or Children, and Family Coverage
401(k) with discretionary company match of $0.50 on the $1.00 up to 6% of pay (U.S. positions only)
Employer-paid Basic Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Dependents
Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits and Parental Leave (and any leave required under federal, state, and local laws)
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Days): 80–160 hours of vacation time based on seniority, accrued monthly and prorated from date of hire. 40–56 hours of sick time per year based on seniority and advanced upon hire.
Paid Time Off (Holidays): 8 scheduled holidays plus 2 floating holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Resource Groups for networking and team building
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Referral Program
Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement (based on position)
Employee discounts through BenefitHub
Advancement opportunities