Pricing Specialist

Job Description

The Contract Pricing Specialist will be a member of the Performance Food service (PFS) Contract Pricing Department within the Accounting and Finance group. The role is responsible for implementing Master Distribution Agreements in the Pricing system.

• Implement and review the set-up of customer and vendor agreements, verifying the accuracy of the contract set-up in the pricing system to the terms and conditions contained within the agreement.
• Communicate with suppliers, brokers, customers, and internal sales personnel to ensure timely and accurate pricing.
• Ensure proper documentation exists for all agreements.
• Conduct database audits on various pricing parameters loaded into the pricing system to verify accuracy across multiple customer contracts and vendor pricing arrangements.
• Compute customer credits/debits and vendor re-bills/repays relating to retroactive correction or completion of information.
• Review contracted costs to ensure divisions are billed correctly and bill back the vendor when overcharges occur.
• Determine the origin of discrepancies and work with other departments in the communication and resolution.
• Prepare various ad-hoc reporting for use by vendors and customers as well as other departments within PFS.
• Maintain process documentation.
• Monitor a shared e‑mail inbox.
• Adapt to frequent changes in processes and workload.
• Collaborate to develop efficiencies within the department.
• Other projects or duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED with 2+ years of experience in an accounting related function.
• Ability to learn new systems and processes with basic training.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with large amounts of computer data.
• Ability to take ownership and be accountable for issue resolution.
• Ability to prepare accurate, effective, complete, and easily understood reports.
• Strong work ethic and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills such as VLOOKUPS, Pivot Tables, IF Statements, etc.
• Self‑motivated with great initiative and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Must present a highly professional image and attitude.