Estimator - West Yorkshire

Overview

We are looking for a highly organised and analytical individual with costing/pricing/estimating experience in the printing and/or packaging industry. You will be joining a company that is always looking to better itself; one that is keen to recruit individuals who like to innovate and improve processes. You will enjoy working as part of a close team, passionate about what they do and who strive to make a difference.

The type of person who will fit into our client’s culture is one with a drive to achieve results.

• Estimate costs and propose margins using the software system in place, considering standard estimating rules as applicable, and the rates and costs agreed with the site and the commercial team.
• Co-ordinate and prepare submissions for tenders.
• Present estimates to key stakeholders, explain approach on costing pricing in an articulate way.
• Ensure all costs and parameters within area estimating models are kept updated in line with company guidelines.
• Ensure all pricing is updated in a timely manner and provided to the relevant Customer Service or Commercial teams.
• Create improvement opportunities within existing customer base by suggesting more efficient order pattern management, routings, or any other process improvement.
• Monitor and ensure new business awarded to the company is performing to financial expectations in line with proposed executive summary and SLA.
• Attend meetings on or off site with customers as required.
• Maintain and develop costing records of orders produced and provide for comparisons to estimated costs.
• Understand machine rates and material movements and maintain costs in pricing model.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent organisational and analytical skills.
• Drive to achieve results.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and spoken.