Strategic Quote Rep

ACCOUNTABILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develop, grow, and leverage the influential supplier relationships, negotiate competitive pricing and availability, increase sales and gross profit dollars for all regions.


• Engage with Mouser’s Supplier Partners, internal business development and supplier management resources in strategic quote opportunities to grow and maintain awarded business.


• Review customer quote opportunities and make price recommendations based on customer / product segmentation for customers, globally.


• Quantify revenue and margin impact of pricing strategies.


• Proactively work backend margin enhancement.


• Develop and execute effective pricing strategies for focus customers while maintaining corporate margin goal.


• Evaluate market and competitive data to optimally align pricing strategies within the market space.


• Create and maintain special cost quotes, ensure debits are reconciled and inventory is. replenished at the appropriate cost.


• Work with functional partners to find opportunities to grow business and optimize profitability.


• Participate in supplier business reviews.

SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS

• Skill evaluation: Behavioral (80%);Excel (80%)


• Ability to independently create pricing strategies for customer specific quote opportunities.


• Must possess professional demeanor and strong relationship-building skills.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with different levels of management both internally and externally.


• Proficient with math, profit margins, markups, and competitive pricing strategies


• Strong influencing and negotiating skills.


• Must be detailed and thorough in work habits with the ability to multi-task.


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills


• Ability to interact with all levels of management, suppliers and other external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between functional organizations.


• Excellent follow-up and organizational skills with attention to detail


• Demonstrated negotiation skills (both internal, across the business and external with suppliers) and ability to lead formal negotiations.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree in Business or related field with a minimum of two years related business experience in sales or purchasing; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field.