Quotations Specialist

AFC Industries is a dynamic organization dedicated to providing supply chain management solutions for fasteners and assembly components to original equipment manufacturers, assembly plants, and other users of these products.

We support a diverse industry base of manufacturers across a broad range of industries. Our experienced team has a proven track record of helping manufacturers and assemblers reduce cost, improve quality, and increase efficiency.

We are A Company Culture Devoted to Innovation & Improvement

AFC provides localized expertise to customers in particular industries and geographies. We don't have a traditional hierarchical management structure where everyone simply "reports up." Instead, our company is made up of on-the-ground experts operating in an entrepreneurial fashion with the backing and support of an enterprise-grade organization.

Sharing cultural values breeds consistency and quality throughout our organization. Collectively, we are committed to a simple management approach, which influences our company culture and our management style.

Brief Description:

The Corporate Quotations Specialist, reporting to the Corporate Quotations Manager, supports all aspects of the corporate quotation's activity to efficiently and cost-effectively support each business unit.

Job Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Updates 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.
• Utilizes 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.

Education/Credentials:

• High School diploma required.
• College degree in business, materials management, operations management, engineering or related field a strong plus.

Work Experience:

• 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.

Professional Skills:

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

Work Hours: Full-time, 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday

Benefits:

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