Strategic Pricing Analyst (Print)

Marco Technologies•Saint Cloud, MN

About The Position

The Strategic Pricing Analyst is primarily responsible for conducting negotiations with vendors and making decisions and recommendations regarding pricing.

Requirements

An associate degree and two years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Negotiation skills.
Extensive knowledge of business collaboration tools including MS Office applications, including a high proficiency with Excel, Outlook, vendor software, and company specific programs.
Good verbal communication skills with internal and external clients.
Ability to prioritize responsibilities and operate with changing priorities.
Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; Gather and analyze information skillfully; Work well in group problem solving situations.
Demonstrate accuracy, organization, and thoroughness; Look for ways to improve and promote quality; Apply feedback to improve performance; Monitor own work to ensure quality.
Function collaboratively as part of a client-oriented team.
Self-starter with the ability to perform with little or no direct supervision.
Strong ability to exercise independent judgment.

Nice To Haves

Prior sales experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct vendor negotiations to drive best in class commercial and contractual terms in conjunction with business stakeholders.
Conduct assessments of processes and make recommendations regarding process improvements to gain efficiencies and/or better utilize existing pricing programs.
Process HPI requests, Canon CSMP claims, Konica Alliance backups, and Sharp MAP/NJPA documentation.
Maintain and update current HPI contracts.
Track and follow up on expiration dates of all special pricing from manufacturers.
Complete updates to workbooks as new models are introduced and CSMP SOW monthly.
Maintain logs of activity in tracking workbook.
Accurately maintain and comply with documentation and administrative procedures in a timely basis to include time entry process.
Attend required company and departmental meetings.
Act in accordance with Marco policies and procedures as set forth in the Employee Handbook.
Perform other related duties as assigned.