Special Pricing Agreement Specialist (SPA)

Lonestar Electric Supply Partners•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, validates pricing data, processes manufacturer claims, and ensures contract pricing is accurate in the ERP system. The specialist works with Purchasing, Sales, Accounting, Product Data, and Operations to implement customer pricing agreements, submit and reconcile manufacturer claims, and resolve pricing discrepancies. The position helps protect company margins, improve pricing accuracy, maximize rebate recovery, and use 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. The job description is a general outline of day-to-day duties and may not cover all responsibilities assigned by management.

Requirements

Associate's degree 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

Experience utilizing AI-powered pricing, contract management, or process automation tools preferred.
Associate's degree 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 with Epicor Eclipse preferred.

Responsibilities

Create, update, and maintain manufacturer Special Price Agreements (SPAs) within 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 and coordinate resolution with manufacturers, Purchasing, Sales, and Accounting.
Audit SPA records and pricing structures for data 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 capabilities, and automation workflows.
Generate routine reports related to 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.