quotation manager.

Primarily responsible for reviewing RFQ from current/prospect customers to produce quotes within a timely manner. Looking for a candidate with previous quoting/procurement experience within a manufacturing environment, SPECIFICALLY working with and sourcing electronic distributors and printed circuit boards.
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• Review RFQ for required information to produce a proper quote.
• May need to source new/alternative electronic distributors/PCB vendors with mindfulness of availability/lead time/pricing/authenticity.
• May need to source/interact with international vendors in different timezones.
• May need to interact with prospect/current customers or vendors for more/clarify information.
• Interact with internal departments (Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, etc.).
• Coordinate all required information for preparation of quotes.
• Participate in company or special training classes with emphasis on employee improvement.
• Provide timely feedback to Sales or Management team regarding potential delays in quotes or other factors that affect the quoting process.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Interaction with out-of-state facility/remote team.

Working hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Skills:
Essential skills and experience:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills by phone, e-mail, in-person.
- Working knowledge of electrical component market and general understanding of manufacturing process.
- Ability to read technical prints and bill of materials.
- Requires resolve to follow through until satisfactory resolution is made.
- Time management: ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
- Basic Microsoft Office proficiency: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Ability to learn to utilize new ERP systems.
- Ability to gather and analyze information.
- Ability to work under pressure .
- May be required to host meetings on-site or remotely (Zoom, Google Meet, Skype, MicrosoftTeams etc.)
- Commitment to company values.
- Customer service experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 13485 preferred
Education:
Bachelors
Experience:
7-10 years
Qualifications:
Role qualifications:

• Must have previous purchasing/quoting experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably electronics manufacturing service.
• Must have experience with dealing electronic distributors related to PCBA material procurement.
• Experience dealing with a variety of electronic distributors (local, national, and international).
• Must have experience sourcing PCB from various vendors (including international vendors).
• Must be comfortable contacting customers/prospects for additional information as applicable.
• Must be comfortable working with other internal departments to advice on labor and material cost.

Education:
Minimum of BS/BA degree with at least 4 years purchasing/quotation experience in manufacturing environment or 8+ years of contract manufacturing sales/procurement/quoting experience
If you have the skills and experience we are looking for, APPLY TODAY at https://www.spherion.com/apply/melbourne/
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