Contract Quote Specialist (6 Month Assignment)

Contract Quote Specialist (6 Month Assignment)

Hiawatha, IA (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1535+Stamy+Road+Hiawatha+IA+USA+52233)

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Description

WCI is committed to building a championship culture centered around caring, learning, and results that provides the benefits of a small family-owned company where each WCI’er is appreciated, able to make a difference, and work as a team. We are looking for new talent in our Quote team in a 6-month assignment, working 40 hours per week! We are looking for individuals who align with our core values:

• Agile

• Genuine

• Team Driven

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing the full request-for-quote (RFQ) process from intake and prioritization through tracking and on-time delivery of accurate, competitive quotes.

• Reviewing technical and commercial requirements, resolve questions early, and ensure each quote aligns with customer needs and business objectives.

• Partnering with internal teams and suppliers to gather inputs and secure competitive cost, quality, and delivery commitments.

• Tracking open quotes, communicating status, and following up proactively to meet customer deadlines and provide exceptional service.

• Maintaining accurate quote records, notes, pricing details, and version control in the ERP system while supporting margin goals.

• Supporting customer cost-management programs and coordinate clear, successful handoffs to internal and external partners when business is awarded.

• Performing other tasks as required

• This is a 6-month assignment working 40 hours per week

Requirements

What we are looking for:

• High school diploma (required), Bachelor’s degree and/or relevant work experience (preferred)

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) proficiency (required)

• Epicor Kinetic ERP experience (preferred)

• 2-5 years of quoting, pricing management and customer support (preferred)

• Experience with material commodities and manufacturing processes (preferred)

• Advanced organization skills (required)

• Understanding of supply chain management and purchasing techniques (preferred)

• Experience communicating with customers/vendors via phone, email and in person (preferred)

• Project management (preferred)

• Ability to read prints, understand call outs, and quality specifications (preferred)

• Ability to make strategic decisions regarding supplier selection and purchasing parameters to ensure quote competitiveness and margin protection (preferred)