[Hiring] Quotations Specialist @AFC Industries

Role Description

The Corporate Quotations Specialist, reporting to the Purchasing Manager, supports all aspects of the A&D's quotation’s activity to efficiently and cost-effectively support the land business unit.

• Sourcing, quoting, and pricing items accurately, competitively, and profitably.
• Utilize established pricing systems & sourcing procedures.
• Communicate effectively with AFC Industries colleagues at all levels on quote opportunities to obtain information to enhance our chances of obtaining the business.
• Update Quote Log with current information and status of quotations.
• Analyze quotation/supplier information to offer most competitive and profitable response.
• Negotiate with suppliers to provide best cost / lead time / and terms on a quotation.
• Support, monitor and ensure compliance to internal purchasing policies, procedures and best practices.
• Develop expertise and knowledge as it relates to product and supplier capabilities.
• Identify and source new suppliers as needed.
• Utilize supplier selection process based on price, quality, support, capacity and reliability.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers.
• Facilitate timely responses to quotations to the Sales Dept, ensuring an on-time, accurate, and competitive response to all customer pricing inquiries.
• Perform other functions and projects as directed by the Corporate Quotations Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• College degree in business, materials management, operations management, engineering or related field a strong plus.
• 5+ years minimum experience in fastener industry or industrial distribution preferred.
• Knowledge of import sources a strong plus.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Working knowledge of laws and regulations relating to procurement and contracts.
• Knowledge of purchasing and supply chain systems, LEAN principles of planning and MRP/ERP systems often required.
• Financial acumen.
• High competency level in MS Office applications.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Professional attitude and representation.
• Networking skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Results-oriented.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to establish relationships with vendors.
• Blueprint reading and understanding.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance