RFQ Specialist

The Costing Specialist is responsible for managing the Request for Quote (RFQ) process between vendors and the internal sales team to ensure timely, accurate, and competitive pricing. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of customer service. The Specialist plays a critical role in supporting revenue growth by delivering accurate quotes within established timelines and maintaining clear communication with vendors and internal stakeholders.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Process and complete all assigned RFQs within 24 hours of receipt.
• Maintain and update all quotes in the designated Excel tracking log.
• Manage and monitor the RFQ email request queue to ensure timely response and workflow prioritization.
• Provide requestors with accurate pricing, product specifications, and relevant product information.
• Communicate status updates on delayed or pending requests in a proactive and timely manner.
• Utilize internet resources and AS400 system to source, identify, and validate product information.
• Maintain daily communication with vendors and sales team members via phone and email.
• Upload completed RFQs into MAGNET on a daily basis.
• Collaborate with Purchasing to quote specialty items and resolve pricing discrepancies.
• Partner with Bid Specialists to support corporate and large-scale quotes.
• Work with team members to ensure documentation, procedures, and tracking systems remain current and accurate.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement within the RFQ workflow.

• Exceptional multitasking abilities with the capacity to manage high-volume requests under tight deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Extremely detail-oriented with high accuracy standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel); ability to quickly learn new software platforms.
• Service-oriented mindset with strong internal customer focus.
• Dependable, accountable, and collaborative team player.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Product knowledge preferred.

Experience/Education Required/Sought:

• High school diploma or equivalent required, some college preferred
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in purchasing, quoting, or a related field in a fast-paced environment.
• Product knowledge preferred
• AS400 experience preferred

Magid offers a variety of benefits to our team members including:

• Health, vision, life and disability insurance
• Bonus Plan
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Company provided Profit Sharing
• Participation in Magid's Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
• 9 paid holidays

Website: www.magidglove.com

Career site: https://www.magidglove.com/careers-in-safety

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/magid-glove-&-safety/

Magid Glove and Safety is a leading manufacturer and distributor of safety products and head-to-toe personal protective equipment (PPE). Over the last 79 years, Magid has developed numerous innovative products that have revolutionized the safety industry, and we have played a significant role in enhancing safety standards worldwide.

Magid is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

• Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training, geographic location, additional qualifications such as licensure or certifications, market factors, and responsibilities.

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