Quoting Specialist - Battle Creek Area
The Pivot Group, Battle Creek, MI, United States
Salary Range:
$52,000 - $82,000 depending on experience
Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for excelling in quoting specialist? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We partner with leading manufacturing companies in Battle Creek, seeking experienced Quoting Specialists to strengthen their teams.
The Opportunity We partner with manufacturers across Battle Creek seeking Quoting Specialists who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.
Key Responsibilities
Analyze customer Request for Quotes (RFQs), blueprints, and specifications to determine project requirements.
Calculate detailed cost estimates for materials, labor, tooling, and overhead using established methodologies.
Solicit and evaluate vendor quotes for raw materials, components, and outsourced manufacturing processes.
Prepare and present accurate, competitive, and timely formal quotations to customers.
Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, engineering, and production to ensure quote accuracy and manufacturability.
Maintain comprehensive records of all quotes, cost data, and pricing structures within the ERP system.
Support sales in quote clarification, negotiation, and securing new orders.
Recommended Qualifications
2+ years of experience in a quoting, estimating, or pricing role within a manufacturing environment.
Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and associated costs (e.g., machining, fabrication, assembly).
Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings, blueprints, and engineering specifications.
Strong analytical and mathematical skills with meticulous attention to detail for accurate cost calculations.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems and dedicated quoting software.
Bonus Qualifications
Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings or blueprints.
Experience with specific ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) or CRM software (e.g., Salesforce).
Familiarity with common manufacturing processes (e.g., machining, fabrication, assembly) or materials.
Background in supply chain, procurement, or cost analysis.
Why Pivot Group The Pivot Group was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic—they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out. The Pivot Group offers resources to support your search—market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.
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$52,000 - $82,000 depending on experience
Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for excelling in quoting specialist? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We partner with leading manufacturing companies in Battle Creek, seeking experienced Quoting Specialists to strengthen their teams.
The Opportunity We partner with manufacturers across Battle Creek seeking Quoting Specialists who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.
Key Responsibilities
Analyze customer Request for Quotes (RFQs), blueprints, and specifications to determine project requirements.
Calculate detailed cost estimates for materials, labor, tooling, and overhead using established methodologies.
Solicit and evaluate vendor quotes for raw materials, components, and outsourced manufacturing processes.
Prepare and present accurate, competitive, and timely formal quotations to customers.
Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, engineering, and production to ensure quote accuracy and manufacturability.
Maintain comprehensive records of all quotes, cost data, and pricing structures within the ERP system.
Support sales in quote clarification, negotiation, and securing new orders.
Recommended Qualifications
2+ years of experience in a quoting, estimating, or pricing role within a manufacturing environment.
Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and associated costs (e.g., machining, fabrication, assembly).
Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings, blueprints, and engineering specifications.
Strong analytical and mathematical skills with meticulous attention to detail for accurate cost calculations.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems and dedicated quoting software.
Bonus Qualifications
Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings or blueprints.
Experience with specific ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) or CRM software (e.g., Salesforce).
Familiarity with common manufacturing processes (e.g., machining, fabrication, assembly) or materials.
Background in supply chain, procurement, or cost analysis.
Why Pivot Group The Pivot Group was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic—they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out. The Pivot Group offers resources to support your search—market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.
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