Quote Analyst I

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 and inclusive team that values your ideas and contributions.

Summary:
Supports and receives mentoring from Quote Manager / Director to provide quotations to customers by utilizing technical and financial knowledge for the preparation of quotation packages for projects and programs. Gathers information from different business units to develop manufacturing cost proposals and collaborates with internal business partners, leveraging the costing models to provide timely, accurate and dynamic information to assist in decision making. Communicates and practices pricing strategies in support of ongoing sales efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain quoting programs utilizing Microsoft Excel and/or advanced database programs to efficiently quote new and existing business.
• Understand customer RFP/RFI/RFQ's and customer inputs and requirements relative to scope of quote and liability to Benchmark and ensure quotes are in line with sector regulations/requirements.
• Review customer specifications to ensure quote is technically compatible and competitive.
• Structure pricing and execute the quote in a manner that will be competitive and position Benchmark to win the opportunity consistent with the operating guidelines established for the sector.
• Maintain the accuracy of quoting models and information in the operating system to ensure accurate cost and quoting programs.
• Execute ad-hoc costing studies and analyses when needed.
• Understand, analyze, document and communicate contractual, technical and commercial terms and conditions relative to the company standard.
• Structure pricing and execute the quote in a manner that will be competitive and position Benchmark to win the opportunity consistent with the operating guidelines established for the sector.
• Work with material quote and engineering resources and/or support quotation of materials and labor quotes in order to obtain the information required to deliver a quality quote on time.
• Coordinate with Business Development and customer to determine and/or clarify project requirements to ensure quality output.
• Follow up and report on outstanding quotations to improve quotation process and measure effectiveness.
• Create and maintain quoting programs utilizing Microsoft Excel and/or advanced database programs to efficiently quote new and existing business.
• Understand customer RFP/RFI/RFQ's and customer inputs and requirements relative to scope of quote and liability to Benchmark and ensure quotes are in line with sector regulations/requirements.
• Review customer specifications to ensure quote is technically compatible and competitive.
• Structure pricing and execute the quote in a manner that will be competitive and position Benchmark to win the opportunity consistent with the operating guidelines established for the sector.
• Maintain the accuracy of quoting models and information in the operating system to ensure accurate cost and quoting programs.
• Execute ad-hoc costing studies and analyses when needed.
• Understand, analyze, document and communicate contractual, technical and commercial terms and conditions relative to the company standard.
• Structure pricing and execute the quote in a manner that will be competitive and position Benchmark to win the opportunity consistent with the operating guidelines established for the sector.
• Work with material quote and engineering resources and/or support quotation of materials and labor quotes in order to obtain the information required to deliver a quality quote on time.
• Coordinate with Business Development and customer to determine and/or clarify project requirements to ensure quality output.
• Follow up and report on outstanding quotations to improve quotation process and measure effectiveness.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Experience with structured bill of materials
• Knowledge of makes/buys
• Excel proficiency
• Understanding of cost models
• Able to manage and lead collaborative meetings

Other information:
*Effective organization and prioritization skills.
*Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
*Effective interpersonal skills.
*Effective multitasking skills and the ability to take on additional responsibilities as required.
*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
*Enthusiastic and motivational communicator with multi-cultural experience.
*Demonstrates effective customer interface skills.
*Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and influence individuals, internally and externally, across all levels, functions and geographies.
*Effective negotiation and problem-solving skills.
*Effective analytical, planning and organizational skills.
*Collaborate and influence cross functional peer leaders in order to obtain support for process improvements
*Ability to create and maintain quoting programs utilizing Microsoft Excel and/or other quoting database programs.
*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.
*Expert functional, technical and people and/or process management skills as well as customer (internal and external) relationship skills.
*Strong presentation skills and comfort with presenting costing results to various business partners and stakeholders.
*Superior analytical, problem solving and modeling skills which include the ability to collect, manipulate, and synthesize large quantities of operational data with operational processes and operational expenses.
*Knowledge of project management, manufacturing, supply chain, and finance functions.

Education: 4 year degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience as approved by executive management.

Geographical Location: Arizona:Tempe

Physical Location: Tempe, AZ - Headquarters

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: M-F 0800-1700

Full Time

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.

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.

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