Quotation Specialist

WURTH ADAMS NUT & BOLT COMPANY • Brooklyn Park, MN • 1w ago

Description POSITION SUMMARY The Quotation Specialist is responsible for the overall management of customer quotations - from inception to delivery of a viable customer proposal. This includes identifying viable sourcing options to issue requests for quotes (RFQs) aligned with WIUS+ sourcing strategies, accurately costing of parts to ensure profitable opportunities, providing timely responses to satisfy internal stakeholders and meet customer expectations and fostering collaboration with all stakeholders involved in quotation activities. The role requires maintaining a competitive, efficient, and professional approach to quoting, supporting WIUS+ in meeting customer needs and driving business growth. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Able to manage complex projects with tight deadlines. Analyze total cost of ownership. Select and negotiate to secure most favorable source. Manage supplier selection and provide feedback to suppliers on performance Can handle diverse commodity categories. Able to assist team members when necessary. Daily use of Excel, Power Point, and Outlook at a high level Ensure accurate first time quoting. Recognize and clearly communicate awarded supplier deviations to sales. Review customer blueprints, samples, quality requirements and/or specifications ensure RFQ completeness and verify part identification Investigate discrepancies and inaccuracies of customer's product samples and blueprints by working with Engineering and/or Outside Sales. Align with commodity sourcing strategies with approved and preferred suppliers. Evaluate and control price add-ons to raw purchase cost such as secondary processing, freight costs, tooling and other costs. Continually assess and build the quotation requirements for customer specific RFQs. Generate RFQ results within the established guidelines in a timely manner and present them to Sales Management team. Review and influence final proposal in the quote submission process. Department tools and data must be maintained. All other duties as assigned. EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & ABILITIES Bachelor's degree from accredited university preferred. 2+ years' experience in purchasing and/or sourcing activities; Sourcing, inside sales, quality or technical background, and/or experience in a manufacturing environment are a plus. Good knowledge of fastener industry, procurement markets and suppliers Basic technical knowledge of fasteners and related products. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings. Sense of urgency Ability to maintain professional relationships with outside vendors and Company customers. Professional communication and negotiation ability. Microsoft Office Products with exceptional Excel skills. Strong attention to detail. Able to excel in a metrics driven organization Ability to organize and manage workload to meet deadlines. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. The Wurth Industry North America group of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual s sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. Wurth will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws

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