Description
Quotation Specialist opportunity — This is a great position with a global industrial distribution company. Combine team leadership with service center operations.
In partnership with more than 4,000 world-class manufacturers, we are an industry-leading value-added distributor of a wide variety of innovative, efficient, and reliable industrial products. Since 1923, we have been committed to always having the right part in stock and always getting it to the customer when they need it.
Job Responsibilities
As Quotation Specialist, you will compile comprehensive bid packages including technical scope, commercial terms, lead times, warranty, terms/conditions, and delivery schedules.. This position reports directly to our General Manager.
Your specific duties in this role will include:
- Prepare and deliver timely, accurate quotes for pipe, valve, and fittings projects to Production, Midstream, and Drilling Customers.
- Prepare and present bid summaries to sales leadership and project teams; respond to customer questions during the bid process
- Source and solicit quotes from approved vendors and distributors; manage RFQs, bid invitations, and supplier communications.
- Conduct cost analysis, supplier comparisons, and value engineering to optimize total project cost without compromising quality or compliance.
- Develop and maintain pricing models, subcontractor/vendor databases, and standardized quote templates.
- Collaborate with engineering and project teams to ensure proposed solutions meet technical requirements and codes (e.g., ASME, API, ANSI, PIP, ISO) and customer specs.
- Review drawings, specifications, and P&IDs for accuracy; raise clarifications and change requests as needed.
- Maintain and update ERP/CRM systems with quote status, supplier quotes, costs, and margins.
- Support post-bid activities, including clarifications, and negotiation with customers.
- Monitor market trends for pipe, valve, and fittings to inform pricing strategy and risk management.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procurement procedures, and quality standards.
- Prepare and present bid summaries to sales leadership and project teams; respond to customer questions during the bid process.
Requirements
As a Quotation Specialist, you should have strong business acumen, analytical & problem solving skills, accounting knowledge. Strong administrative, project management, and mentoring abilities. Work hands on alongside the team to satisfy customer needs as well. Use your ability to establish rapport and build solid relationships with service staff and a wide variety of customers.
Specific qualifications for the role include:
- 2+ years of quotation or pricing experience
- High school diploma or GED
- Written and verbal communication skills, including English grammar
- Solid understanding of financial and accounting concepts
- Computer proficiency and the ability to quickly learn
- Organizational, multi-tasking, analytical skills
- Sense of urgency, sense of humor
- Industrial sales / distribution experience, preferred
- ERP / SAP experience, a plus
- This position is not eligible for relocation benefits and is expected to be performed on site.
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the US. We are not able to offer sponsorship of work visas for this position.
Benefits
We are committed to your professional development and with ongoing training. Here is just some of what we have to offer:
- Base salary and bonus opportunities
- Health, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) w/ company match
- Paid vacation, sick time, company holidays, Tuition reimbursement
- Personalized training and development program
- Career Development and advancement opportunities
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Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise.
Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetics, religion, gender, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.
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