Contract Pricing Specialist I

KGPCo
US - Kansas - Lenexa
December 10, 2024

Contract Pricing Specialist I

Job Locations

US-KS-Lenexa

ID

2024-2700

Category

Procurement/Purchasing

Position Type

Regular Full-Time

Overview

KGPCo is the go-to partner to Communications Service Providers. Our customers rely on our extensive range of network solutions and services to help them build, maintain, and transform networks that connect the world.

The communications industry is evolving every day and we are at the frontline of these innovations. From ground to cloud, the work we do is transforming networks and impacting communities nationwide. It's work that happens because of our motivated teams of doers and problem solvers.

Our Core Values define how we do business:
• The Customer is Everything.
• Relationships Matter. All of Them.
• Question Things. Take Action.
• Work Hard. Work Smart. Enjoy the Experience.
• Growth Mindset.

It's not just a job - it's a step in your career!

Responsibilities

SUMMARY:

Responsible for the management of pricing and item attributes for named accounts. Actively participates in the RFP process for new and existing business cases and participates in the implementation and on-going price and attribute management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Review supplier cost changes against items managed in Sales Prices and work with Proposal Teams to implement necessary changes.
Analyze margin holds related to items managed in Sales Prices for Proposal Teams and determine necessary action required.
Work with numerous departments within KGP to meet and exceed customer expectations. This includes assisting with vendor and purchase order issues, customer pricing contracts, service requests, and product management/sourcing.
Partner with Sourcing Managers in order to provide requirements related to customer contract pricing terms and conditions.
Ownership of pricing for named accounts, which includes rebate administration, assisting with supplier negotiations and management of margin and/or mark-ups.
Responsible for the customer sync processes.
Utilizes advanced Excel skills and conducts data analysis.
Performs other duties as requested by management.

Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; ability to write simple correspondence; ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the Company.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add and subtract 10-digit numbers, to multiply and divide with tens and hundreds; ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.

REASONING ABILITY:

Work follows established job aids and business rules. Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form; ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms.

Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

BENEFITS:

Medical, Dental, Vision and Supplemental insurance plans
Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) with Company match
Generous vacation, holiday, and sick/safe time
Pet insurance for our non-human family members

KGPCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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