Supplier Pricing Specialist

Sun Coast Resources, LLC
United States, Texas, Houston
6405 Cavalcade Street (Show on map)
Sep 27, 2024
TITLE: Supplier Pricing Specialist LOCATION: Houston, TX POSITION REPORTS TO: Director of National Sales & Supply WAGES: Commensurate with experience SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Some overtime and some weekends will be required RESPONSIBILITIES Effectively communicate with customers, drivers, supervisors, and colleagues, providing concise instruction or information Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to facilitate negotiations and ensure favorable pricing terms Utilize effective listening skills to collect required information and escalate pertinent information Assist in answering incoming phone calls Create monthly pricing reports Monitor and maintain incoming pricing from all suppliers Daily price quote assessment and adjustments Maintain internal cost for suppliers and all Sun Coast locations Analyze, negotiate, and maintain accurate pricing with supplier, ensuring cost competitiveness and alignment with market trends AXXIS maintenance; add and maintain terminals, suppliers, and products Work directly with National management daily as well as other related tasks and projects as assigned Market updates and midday price revisions, if needed Submit monthly price quote reports to each sales rep for evaluation Perform detailed cost breakdowns and comparative analysis of supplier pricing to identify potential savings and efficiencies Maintain Supplier discounts in PM.NET Research supplier cost discrepancies Maintain Laid-in site data, implement necessary updates, and conduct biannual and quarterly audits Other related tasks and projects as assigned by director BASIC REQUIREMENTS Willingness to work in office (Must be local) Minimum 3 - 5 years experience in pricing, procurement, supply chain, or vendor management, with a focus on supplier negotiations and cost analysis Must have a flexible schedule Must be motivated, able to communicate effectively with co-workers and management and work well in a team environment Excellent organizational skills and a keen attention to detail, with the ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple deadlines Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective supplier and cross functional team collaboration strong problem solving abilities to address pricing discrepancies, supplier issues, and cost optimization challenges Excellent data entry skills Professional appearance and demeanor Strong proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel Ability to manage multiple and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment Strong analytical and problem-solving skills PREFERRED Experience in the fuel industry SAP experience Sun Coast Resources, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.