Special Pricing Agreement Specialist (SPA)

Lonestar Electric Supply•Houston, TX

About The Position

Lonestar Electric Supply is seeking a Special Pricing Agreement (SPA) Specialist to administer manufacturer pricing contracts, rebate programs, and claim-back processes. The role maintains Special Price Agreements (SPAs), validates pricing data, processes manufacturer claims, and ensures contract pricing is accurate in the ERP system. The SPA Specialist works with Purchasing, Sales, Accounting, Product Data, and Operations to implement customer pricing agreements accurately, submit and reconcile manufacturer claims, and resolve pricing discrepancies. The position supports company margins, pricing accuracy, rebate recovery, and the use of automation and AI technologies to improve pricing administration and claim-processing efficiency. The ideal candidate is organized, communicative, and aligned with the company's passion to “MAKE IT HAPPEN.”

Requirements

Associate's or bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Accounting, or a related field preferred.
2+ years of experience in wholesale distribution, pricing administration, procurement, rebate processing, or contract administration preferred.
Experience working with distribution ERP systems; Epicor Eclipse preferred.
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Strong analytical and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Accounting, or a related field.
2+ years of experience in wholesale distribution, pricing administration, procurement, rebate processing, or contract administration.
Experience with Epicor Eclipse.
Experience using AI-powered pricing, contract management, or process automation tools.

Responsibilities

Create, update, and maintain manufacturer Special Price Agreements (SPAs) in Epicor Eclipse and related systems.
Review and validate pricing agreements to ensure customer pricing, costs, effective dates, and contract terms reflect manufacturer approvals.
Identify SPA opportunities for new and existing customers to improve pricing, rebate recovery, and profitability.
Process SPA requests from Sales, Purchasing, and manufacturers in accordance with company standards.
Submit, monitor, and reconcile manufacturer claim backs, rebate claims, and pricing recovery transactions.
Investigate rejected claims and pricing discrepancies, coordinating resolution with manufacturers, Purchasing, Sales, and Accounting.
Audit SPA records and pricing structures for accuracy and compliance with manufacturer agreements.
Use AI-powered tools and automation technologies to improve contract management, pricing validation, data extraction, claim matching, and operational efficiency.
Identify opportunities to improve pricing processes, system functionality, reporting, and automation workflows.
Generate routine reports on SPA activity, claim recovery, pricing accuracy, and contract compliance.
Stay current on manufacturer pricing programs, rebate requirements, and ERP system enhancements.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.