Quotations Specialist

Job Posting: Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers' complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries:
Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in.

• Review project specifications and requirements to create well-structured, detailed proposals that support business and client objectives.
• Provide pricing recommendations and consultative guidance to sales, project management, and leadership teams to support competitive positioning and profitability objectives.
• Execute quotation activities in accordance with established SOPs while identifying opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency, and enhance quote accuracy.
• Engage with vendors to obtain accurate pricing lead time and product availability.
• Analyze quotation trends, pricing variances, product offerings, and market conditions to identify opportunities for margin improvement and process optimization.
• Analyze specifications, including sketches, blueprints, bills of material, or sample layouts
• Independently manage complex and high-value quotation opportunities requiring advanced analysis, interpretation of specifications, and multiple supplier engagements.
• Send completed quotes to the FEI sales representative and/or customer, builder, or contractor.
• Actively contribute to cross-functional initiatives involving pricing strategy, quotation processes, system enhancements, reporting, and operational excellence.
• Participate in associate meetings and communicate any concerns to management

• 3+ years of construction-related quotations or estimating experience, required
• Prior use of Planswift, Quotesoft, Bid Tracer, Salesforce or similar estimating or CRM software, a plus
• Advance proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• Ability to interpret complex construction drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and customer requirements with minimal supervision.
• Ability to efficiently multitask in a highly deadline driven environment.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze pricing structures, margin performance, and financial impacts to support profitable business decisions.
• Deep knowledge of product lines, features, benefits, and applications.
• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills
• Service-minded, innovative, enthusiastic, organized, collaborative, articulate and able to learn quickly
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language

At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well-being of our associates. Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match, but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse…