Quotes Specialist

at  Grainger Businesses

Work Location Type: Hybrid As a leading industrial distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom, We Keep The World Working by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships.
With 2023 sales of $16.5 billion, we’re dedicated to providing value for customers, fostering an engaging culture for team members and driving strong financial results.
Our welcoming workplace enables you to learn, grow and make a difference by keeping businesses running and their people safe.
We’re looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry over our next 100 years.
Primary Function Responsible for locating sources for relevant products/services and providing quotations needed to support customers’ MRO needs.
Identifying alternate sources and product/service solutions in support of business objectives and researching and recommending alternate solutions in support of customer objectives (i.e., lead time, functionality, cost savings, etc.).
Negotiate cost and terms and conditions with suppliers.
Determine/set price to sell to our customers.
Main duties and responsibilities Identify sources for product/services in support of customer requests in a timely manner.
Ensure proper product selections, matches, and/or alternatives.
Make purchasing decisions based on customer need, market and competitor conditions, product specifications, supplier strategy, and business policy.
Negotiate cost, terms and conditions with suppliers.
Provide exceptional customer service by proactively contacting customer to resolve issues and to improve opportunity success rate.
Maintain productivity measurements including number of quotes completed per day, cycle time, average mark up and buy/quote ratio.
Communicate performance expectations and provide qualitative feedback to supply chain regarding performance of suppliers.
Support gross profit goals by negotiating and controlling product costs, lead times, freight terms and purchase quantity requirements.
Maintain existing supplier relationships and initiate potential new supplier relationships.
Support team members on product and source inquiries Provide leadership in Change Management methodology within the company and throughout the customer’s organization Education and experience BA/BS or equivalent.
Minimum of 2 Years of experience in Sourcing/MRO preferred.
MRO product knowledge preferred.
Excellent negotiation skills.
Strong oral and written communication.
Demonstrated excellence in customer service skills.
Proficiency in ERP systems, interfaces, PC applications, e-mail, and internet search and navigation.
Demonstrated capability to multi-task in fast-paced team environment.
Grainger is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status

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