Quotation Specialist (29983)

Quotation Specialist

Pentagon Technologies is looking for a Quotation Specialist to join our Sales/Quotation team. This is an early career role with potential growth opportunities. This is a salaried position reporting to the Quotation Manager. This position will be a hybrid role and based in one of the following locations: Hayward, CA; Portland, OR; Mesa, AZ; or Austin, TX. Occasional travel to company locations for on-site projects and team collaborations is required.

Key responsibilities include the following, but not limited to:

• Produces quotations with pricing that adheres to company guidelines
• Identifies labor, material, and time requirements by studying previous quotes, blueprints, specifications, and related documents
• Computes costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements
• Ensures all cross-functional departments required to provide input in the RFQ process provide timely, accurate inputs for the RFQ response
• Works closely with the marketing and sales account managers to strategize on pricing approach
• Acts as internal subject matter expert on the bid process, including the process for determining pricing, site selection, capabilities with technology and processes
• Maintains a current understanding of bid strategies and market conditions. Follow up on outstanding quotations to secure orders, improve quotation process and measure effectiveness
• Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
• Serves as the initial point of contact for prospective clients, providing initial information, answering inquiries, and guiding them through the initial stages of engagement

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science/programming, supply chain, logistics, math, and/or accounting preferred
• 1-3 years of previous related work experience (Chemist, Chemical Engineer, Pricing Analyst, Sales Analyst, and/or Quotation Specialist highly desired)
• 1-3 years of experience in semiconductor, solar, chemical or related industries a plus
• Able to understand and perform profit margin, value pricing, and Return on Investment (ROI) calculations
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Able to multi-task, have demonstrated organizational, prioritization skills and time management skills to ensure that work related activities are completed in an accurate and timely manner
• Ability to work effectively in a team oriented, high demand and fast paced environment
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality and work with highly sensitive data and information
• Ability to learn and use enterprise level software systems
• Able to prove demonstrated interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment and maintain a professional and positive manner

Additional preferred qualifications:

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel (IF, VLOOKUP, INDEX, MATCH, OFFSET, pivot tables, macros) for data organization and analysis
• Proficiency in writing and executing complex SQL queries for data manipulation and analysis
• Experience with Jira or other ticketing software
• Experience with Microsoft BI, Tableau, or other data visualization software
• Experience with Filemaker

Safety, work environment, and physical demands are outlined in the job description.

Perks of working at Pentagon Technologies include generous PTO, 401K program with employer matching contribution, health, dental, vision insurance (with generous employer contribution), long-term disability (LTD) insurance (fully employer paid), life and AD&D (employer paid & voluntary option), and employee assistance plan (EAP).