Senior Material Quote Specialist

At Benchmark, we are driven by our purpose: to innovate for a healthier, safer, and better-connected world to create a brighter future. When you join us, you become part of a team passionate about making a meaningful impact across various sectors, including commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next-generation communications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment. We prioritize career growth, fostering a culture that ensures you reach your full potential. At Benchmark, your work is purpose-driven, enabling you to create a positive impact on the world and make your career truly meaningful. You'll be part of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive team that values your ideas and contributions.

Position Summary:

Contributes to quotations by utilizing sales and technical knowledge for the preparation of quotation packages for projects. Interprets customer requirements to offer solutions that maximize profitability and add value for the customer. Ensures consistent, competitive and profitable pricing. Communicates and practices pricing strategies in support of ongoing sales efforts.

Position Responsibilities:

Optimize company sales and profit objectives through effective pricing management.

Perform quotations follow-up and monthly quote activity reporting.

Match products to customer specifications by demonstrating knowledge of products.

Review customer specifications to ensure quote is technically compatible and competitive.

Coordinate with Sales Representatives to determine and/or clarify project requirements to ensure quality output.

Understand, analyze, document and communicate contractual, technical and commercial terms and conditions relative to the company standard.

Maintain a current understanding of bid strategies and market conditions.

Follow up on outstanding quotations to improve quotation process and measure effectiveness.

Analysis of information, data, or opportunities to make the best decision in how to strategically quote for purposes of positioning winning the business.

Ability to work effectively in fast paced and time sensitive environment

Maintain accurate documentation/paperwork and files to facilitate smooth transition to manufacturing sites

Incorporate use of technological capabilities to improve processes and efficiency.

All employees are responsible for the Quality of their work to ensure Benchmark meets, or exceeds Customer Satisfaction.

Qualifications Required:

Minimum of 8 years of experience in a business, technical, quotations, or related role.

Ability to create and maintain quoting programs utilizing QuoteWin and/or Microsoft Excel.

Proven ability to analyze various sources of information and familiarity with production cost modeling and margin analysis.

Experience maintaining accuracy of quoting models and information in the operating system to ensure accurate cost and quoting programs.

Experience writing project quotations.

Must be very detail oriented and be able to efficiently organize information

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Effective multitasking skills and the ability to take on additional responsibilities as required

Effective organization and prioritization skills

Demonstrate high attention to detail

Ability to work with diverse groups

Demonstrates discretion, confidentiality, independent judgment and professionalism.

Ability to work with minimal supervision and guidance, exercising discretion and independent judgment.

Understanding of and ability to use continuous improvement tools.

Strong customer service and client focus

Working knowledge of productivity tools, including Microsoft Office products and WebEx conferencing software

Experience with bid proposal packages and Request for Quotes (RFQ's) processes and documents a plus

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering or related field required, or combination of education and experience as approved by executive management

Geographical Location: Arizona:Tempe, This Position may be remote.

Physical Location: Tempe, AZ - Headquarters

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: M-F 0800-1630

Full Time

Compensation Range: $79,562.00 to $95,344.00 USD Many factors are considered in compensation decisions, including but not limited to skills, certifications, licensures, experience, training, incumbent data, and other business needs.

Benefits and Other Compensation: Benchmark provides a comprehensive benefits package, including a Bonus Plan, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, all based on scheduled hours. Benchmark complies with applicable state and local employee leave laws.

Application Deadline: This job posting will remain open until filled.

Additional Notices: Benchmark adheres to applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits. This includes, but is not limited to, providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. Candidates applying for remote work based in Washington state, may obtain PTO eligibility for this position by emailing careers@bench.com.

Export Control: This job position may include access to controlled information or technology covered under applicable U.S. export control laws. As such, employment for this job position may be contingent on either verification that an applicant falls under the definition of a "U.S. Person" (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status) or on the Company timely obtaining any necessary export license required under federal laws. The Company evaluates such export license situations on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion since export license applications can take many weeks to be processed.

In our innovative environment, you'll work with cutting-edge technology, leading the way in engineering design and delivering world-class manufacturing services for products that make a real difference in the lives of others. At Benchmark, your career is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to be part of something bigger, where your work matters and helps shape a brighter future for everyone. Together, we will achieve extraordinary things.

Benchmark is an equal opportunity employer. We are bringing together a diverse workforce with unique talents, life experiences, cultures, and perspectives to promote an innovative, collaborative, and creative place to work. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at careers@bench.com.