Job Description

Client Quotations Specialist

POSITION OVERVIEW

You will be joining a busy and long-established engineering business specialising in the design and manufacture of tube manipulation, tube laser cutting and fabrication for the manufacturing sector.
The successful applicant will be expected to provide effective, accurate and timely quotations / estimations in accordance with customer requirements. This can range from full tender packages to basic low volume quotes with you as the main point of contact for all client enquires.
You can expect constant interaction with customers to initially validate enquiries, co-ordinating internal teams, present, follow up and progress quotations and purchase orders.

If you have an enthusiasm, drive and dedication to deliver technically challenging projects this is the role for you.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Strong experience within the broad engineering solutions sectors as well as experience in Tender / Quote compilation (preferred).

2. The ability to work to demanding deadlines and manage conflicting demands and various tasks simultaneously.

3. Strong commercial knowledge and cost awareness.

4. Excellent PC skills -Microsoft office essential and MIEtrak (or similar ERP / CRM)

5. Ensuring all quotations are dealt with in a timely manner

6. Ensuring all quotations are submitted in line with agreed contract schedule of rates whilst maximising profitability

7. Developing strong relationships with customers both internally and externally

8. Ensure all documentation is submitted in an accurate and timely manner

9. Liaising with Engineering, Purchasing and Production to create a scope of works for each job

10. Contacting suppliers to gather costings for materials and parts

11. Preparation and issue of detailed technical quotations for products and services

12. Maintain records of quotations

13. Answer queries from clients and staff relating to products and pricing

14. Evaluating supplier quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers

15. Ensuring requisitions are processed in a timely manner

16. Following up with suppliers concerning order status and to communicate delivery information with all departments

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

1. Attention to detail

2. Good communicator

3. Previous experience of producing Engineering based quotes

4. Previous experience of working in a technical quoting role

5. PC literate with good administration skills

6. Ability to prioritise workload

7. Flexible and trustworthy

8. Knowledge of general business computer software and aptitude to learn new software applications.

9. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

10. Experience with lean methodologies.

11. Experience within a manufacturing environment.

12. Experience of working to tight deadlines.

13. Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication and tube manipulation

14. Able to read and understand engineering drawings, material and parts specifications.

15. Be customer focused.

16. Have a good understanding of production procedures and planning constraints.

17. Ideally have experience using MIEtrak.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Full time position - 36 hours per week.

Monday to Thursday 7.00am to 4.30pm (30 minute un-paid break)

20 days annual holiday (plus Bank Holidays)

Salary: 20k to 25k per annum

Place of Work: Unit 7 Bloxwich Industrial Estate, Bloxwich Lane, Walsall, West Midlands B91 8DL

Reporting to the

Operations Manager

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 23,000.00-25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Client Quotations Specialist
Expected start date: 01/05/2025