The Pricing Manager is responsible for implementing a comprehensive national account pricing program. This includes communication/implementation of pricing with distributors, customers, internal systems, and the supplyFORCE ecommerce platform.
Key Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The responsibilities listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Manages a standard account base of customer agreements.
Follows the required quality processes.
Refreshes customer price workbooks based on customer and manufacturer end dates.
Customer Price workbook updates and SPA maintenance as needed.
Develops pre-negotiation analytics in advance of customer price refresh.
Prepares electronic files for upload into Ariba, Hubwoo, and other e-commerce platforms.
Manages documentation, communication and file maintenance of customer and Distributor price workbooks.
Obtains Special Pricing Agreements (SPA) from manufacturers and manages them for select National Accounts
Participates on distributor member and customer calls where required
Analyzes customer spend data for savings and margin enhancement opportunities.
Works with MFRs to secure new and existing SPAs for customer base.
Completes existing customer RFQ’s for new or existing business with input from Director of Pricing, Division Management, Account Executive, and Executive VP of Sales.
Provides value add/cost savings summaries to FST.
Coordinates with price administrator and/or enters price matrix load into NAV.
Completes pricing audits where required.
Manages commodity pricing programs through interfacing with TradeService
Assists with new business opportunities based on bandwidth.
Miscellaneous projects as assigned.
Experience
Preferred experience in the Industrial Distribution industry
Education
Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
About supplyFORCE
supplyFORCE delivers multi-category MRO (maintenance, repair, and operating) supply chain solutions to Fortune 1000 companies. Our member network of 200+ distributors with more than 2500 branch locations, support each customer plant location with local inventory and best-in-class services at the lowest total cost.
supplyFORCE offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes:
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription
Annual bonus
Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account
401(k) contributions and fully vested company match
Company paid STD, LTD and Life insurance.
Voluntary life and AD&D coverage available
Voluntary ancillary coverages for hospital, accident, and critical care
EAP - Employee Assistance Plan
Tuition reimbursement
Referral Bonus
Generous Paid time off (PTO) and holiday schedule
supplyFORCE is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
