Pricing Analyst Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• A passion for understanding pricing strategies and execution methodologies in a manufacturing and/or distribution business
• Strategic thinker and problem solver
• Detail oriented, organized, and analytical.
• Has the ability to handle multiple projects at the same time
• Ability to drive projects and activities to successful conclusion, operating with a high sense of urgency
• Experience with ERP and CRM systems (Epicor, Salesforce)
• Excellent analytical capabilities including Excel, Power BI, and relational database skills
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently with broad general guidance against a framework of defined business objectives
• BS/BA degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics or related field or equivalent experience required
• 5+ years applicable experience

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in pricing, contract management and/or RFP/Bids preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage all formal RFP, RFQ, and large contractual bid opportunities from qualification through submission.
• Initiate and lead cross-functional kickoff calls for each RFP, ensuring all functional stakeholders clearly understand requirements, timelines, responsibilities, and deliverables.
• Perform full review and analysis of bid documents to determine scope, requirements, risks, and timelines.
• Determine go/no-go decisions in partnership with Sales leadership.
• Serve as project manager for each bid opportunity to ensure deadlines are met.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Finance, Pricing, Contracts, Vendors, and Executive Leadership.
• Ensure all required submission materials are completed, approved, and submitted in compliance with solicitation requirements (pricing files, catalogs, references, certifications, signatures, etc.).
• Manage Q&A periods, pre-bid meetings, addenda acknowledgments, and submission logistics.
• Maintain RFP library and database of standardized responses and commonly requested documentation.
• Conduct post-award analysis to determine win/loss outcomes and identify areas for improvement.
• Perform product cross-referencing for large bid packages and complex quote requests.
• Assist with informal quotes exceeding defined line thresholds.
• Work with vendors to obtain updated pricing, product data, and supporting documentation as needed.
• Review legal and commercial terms in partnership with Contract Manager to identify risks or exceptions.
• Ensure no contractual commitments are submitted without proper review and approval.
• Assist with vendor registrations, surveys, compliance questionnaires, and certifications.
• Review and validate system pricing, contract pricing, and customer-specific pricing structures.
• Cross-reference 100% of market baskets to ensure complete and accurate product coverage.
• Partner with Finance to validate margin thresholds and profitability objectives.
• Gain written approval from Sales and Finance prior to final bid submission.
• Develop templates and tools to streamline bid preparation and pricing analysis.
• Identify process improvements to enhance response efficiency and pricing accuracy.
• Review and validate system pricing (ERP/contract pricing tools) to ensure alignment with proposed RFP pricing.
• Assist Pricing Analysts with pricing projects as bandwidth permits.