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Job Description

AFC Industries is a dynamic organization dedicated to providing supply chain management solutions for fasteners and assembly components to original equipment manufacturers, assembly plants, and other users of these products.

We support a diverse industry base of manufacturers across a broad range of industries. Our experienced team has a proven track record of helping manufacturers and assemblers reduce cost, improve quality, and increase efficiency.

We are A Company Culture Devoted to Innovation & Improvement

AFC provides localized expertise to customers in particular industries and geographies. We don't have a traditional hierarchical management structure where everyone simply "reports up." Instead, our company is made up of on-the-ground experts operating in an entrepreneurial fashion with the backing and support of an enterprise-grade organization.

Sharing cultural values breeds consistency and quality throughout our organization. Collectively, we are committed to a simple management approach, which influences our company culture and our management style

Job Description:

The Corporate Quotations Specialist, reporting to the Corporate Quotations Manager, supports

all aspects of the corporate quotation’s activity to efficiently and cost-effectively

support each business unit.

Activities and responsibilities of the Corporate Quotations Specialist include:

Sourcing, quoting, and pricing items accurately, competitively, and profitably.

+ Utilize established pricing systems & sourcing procedures.

+ Communicate effectively with AFC Industries colleagues at all levels on quote opportunities to obtain information to enhance our chances of obtaining the business.

+ Updates Quote Log with current information and status of quotations.

+ Analyze quotation/supplier information to offer most competitive and profitable response.

+ Negotiate with suppliers to provide best cost / lead time / and terms on a quotation.

+ Support, monitor and ensure compliance to internal purchasing policies, procedures and best practices.

+ Develop expertise and knowledge as it relates to product and supplier capabilities.

+ Identify and source new suppliers as needed.

+ Utilizes supplier selection process based on price, quality, support, capacity and reliability.

+ Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers.

+ Facilitate timely responses to quotations to the Sales Dept, ensuring an on-time, accurate, and competitive response to all customer pricing inquiries.

+ Perform other functions and projects as directed by the Corporate Quotations Manager.

+ Other duties as assigned.

Professional Experience Requirements:

**Education** :

+ High School diploma required.

+ College degree in business, materials management, operations management, engineering or related field a strong plus.

Work Experience:

+ 5+ years minimum experience in fastener industry or industrial distribution preferred.

+ Knowledge of import sources a strong plus.

+ Strong negotiation skills.

+ Working knowledge of laws and regulations relating to procurement and contracts.

+ Knowledge of purchasing and supply chain systems, LEAN principles of planning and MRP/ERP systems often required.

+ Financial acumen.

+ High competency level in MS Office applications.

Professional Skills:

+ Ability to communicate effectively

+ Professional attitude and representation

+ Networking skills

+ Strong planning and organizational skills

+ Analytical and problem-solving skills

+ Results-orientated

+ Strong teamwork skills

+ Detail oriented

+ Ability to establish relationships with vendors

+ Blueprint reading and understanding

Benefits:

+ 401(k)

+ 401(k) matching

+ Dental insurance

+ Flexible spending account

+ Health insurance

+ Life insurance

+ Paid time off

+ Vision insurance

_We are an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled employer._