Pricing Analyst

Job Title:Pricing Analyst

Location:Mathews, LA

Position Overview: A Pricing Analyst is responsible for researching and determining prices for requested items in contracts and proposals within the supply support department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ability to learn and use software, databases, internet applications, and available resources for efficient sourcing and pricing of marine spares and outfit materials.
• Identifies potential suppliers offering quality products with timely deliveries at competitive prices.
• Prepares and sends bid requests to potential suppliers.
• Reviews and ensures the completeness of all supplier bid proposals.
• Negotiates pricing within budgetary constraints and scope of authority.
• Negotiates the best possible payment terms with suppliers.
• Maintains professional communication with co-workers, management, customers, and vendors.
• Conducts bid quotations through electronic or web-based interfaces.
• Ensure all contract deadlines are met.
• Requests and reports price justifications as needed.
• Maintains and updates electronic files for all contracts and requests.
• Assists in expediting material deliveries as required.
• Resolves supply support discrepancies with accounting, material control, warehouse personnel, and vendors.
• Attends off-site events for training or contractual meetings as necessary.
• Assists the pricing supervisor in training pricing coworkers.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures, including those related to employee safety, environmental policy, and quality system principles.

Qualifications:

• 6 to 12 months of shipbuilding experience, with recent focus on purchasing, sales, or a related field.

Skills and Abilities:

• Familiarity with materials used in the construction, repair, and sustainability of marine vessels.
• Basic knowledge of software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
• Understanding of electronic or web-based interfaces.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Effective negotiation skills.
• Strong organization and time-management abilities.
• Proficient in both written and oral communication.

Bollinger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, and without regard to sexual orientation and gender identity.