Quote Specialist

The Quote Specialist is responsible for translating customer requirements and purchasing specifications into a market quotable format for Mack Technologies Florida, Inc. Reports to the Quote Supervisor and/or Vice President of Business Development. This position is 100% on-site in the Melbourne, FL facility.

• Translate customer requirements and purchasing specifications into a market quotable format.
• Aggregate demand in customer Request for Quote (RFQs) and attain detailed costing information for all piece parts for all facilities.
• Establish channels to obtain low-cost pricing for each facility for sheet metal, cables and other custom unique parts best sourced locally.
• Establish channels to obtain low-cost pricing internationally where appropriate.
• Establish corporate arrangements for PCB’s, sheet metal, plastics, etc. to drive PPV and competitive pricing.
• Re-quote all major customers quarterly to drive material cost down.
• Manage program part award program in addition to tracking VPA and terms to ensure compliance.
• Provide updated pricing for ECO’s that substantially alter the assembly cost.
• Manage material strategies for new product introduction
• Develop and manage weekly quote log.
• Negotiate and obtain competitive market pricing, lead-times, minimum lot sizing, and special conditions.
• Analyze competitive information and understand market trends.
• Submit competitive bid proposal to sales and marketing in a timely manner.
• Continuously update competitive information based on market trends, customer requirement and supplier consolidation.
• Interface with Buyers, Program Managers and Engineers to deliver complete and accurate quote package or in support of receiving a purchase order (PO) from customer.
• Interface with suppliers and potential suppliers as required.
• May train and mentor other employees.
• Other responsibilities as directed and necessary for the business.

• Bachelor’s Degree and 3 + years of procurement/quote experience in a contract manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of electronic components and make to print commodities.
• Understand industry market trends.
• Familiar with major OEM’s and distribution channels.
• Excellent business tools/ applications knowledge (i.e., Email, Excel, MS Word etc.)
• Good business acumen.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem solving, creative thinking and workstation skills.
• Self-motived, ability to work independently and quickly with a high degree of accuracy and detail.
• Ability to prioritize and organize workload to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously and ability to operate in a multi-tasking, highly dynamic work environment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours as necessary.
• US Person as defined in 22 CRF Part 120.15 (U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees and those given asylum in the United States, and temporary residents granted amnesty) since work includes ITAR controlled technical data.