Systems/Engineering Pricing Manager/Estimator

SunSource
Hartland +1 more
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience in engineering pricing and managing systems projects.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 5+ years in engineering or estimating and a background in margin optimization
    — “5+ years in engineering, estimating, pricing, finance or business management”
  • Individuals with strong Excel skills and a demonstrated ability to manage complex pricing data
    — “Strong Excel knowledge including high level use of v-lookups, pivot tables, functions, formulas, data tab tools”

Things to consider

  • This role involves making strategic decisions on project margins and approvals
    — “Approvals on projects with lower than expected margins”
  • Candidates must be prepared to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
    — “Ability to multi-task and prioritize work on a regular basis”

How to stand out

  • Highlight margin optimization initiatives and Excel-based pricing automation in your resume
    — “Develop process for and adhere to margin 'bumps' to continuously drive margins corporate profitability upward”
  • Showcase experience with supplier pricing structures and project re-quoting processes
    — “Familiarity with all key suppliers and their pricing structures”
  • Demonstrate leadership in team environments and your ability to lead pricing strategies
    — “Strong management and team leadership skills”
  • Emphasize your ability to work independently and in fast-paced settings
    — “Ability to work in team environment and individually”
  • Mention specific AI tools you have used in pricing or estimating roles
    — “Familiarity with use of AI tools”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • profitability improvement
  • project quoting accuracy
Typical background
engineeringfinance

Skills & requirements

Required

Pricing ManagementProject Scope ChangesMargin GuidelinesExcel Proficiency

Preferred

AI Tools FamiliarityTeam Leadership

Stack & domain

Engineering Resource ManagementResearchPlanningDevelopmentHydraulicsPneumaticsAutomationElectrical SystemsExcelV-lookupsPivot TablesFunctionsFormulasData Tab ToolsAI ToolsManagementTeam LeadershipBusiness JudgmentDecision-makingCommunicationIntegrityEthical StandardsProfessional DemeanorTeamworkAdaptabilityTime ManagementMulti-taskingPrioritizationMotivationSelf-starterFast-paced EnvironmentEngineeringPricingEstimatingFinanceBusiness Management

About the role

Original posting from SunSource via Lever

Price Engineering, a SunSource company, specializes in engineered custom products and solutions through engineering resource management, research, planning and development in the areas of hydraulics, pneumatics, automation and electrical systems. www.priceeng.com 

Essential Job Functions and Performance Standards::

Set overall margin guidelines and goals for value-add (systems) projects.

Approvals on projects with lower than expected margins

Familiarity with all key suppliers and their pricing structures

Assist with handling of expedited pricing and project scope changes (re-quoting or price adders as needed)

Ensure projects are quoted with current pricing and include all necessary tariffs, surcharges, and any other related pricing adders

Develop process for and adhere to margin “bumps” to continuously drive margins corporate profitability upward 

Other responsibilities and/or projects as assigned by management

Requirements:

Education:

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4 year degree in business, finance, engineering, or related field or related experience

Experience: 

5+ years in engineering, estimating, pricing, finance or business management

Skills:

Strong management and team leadership skills

Sound business judgment and decision-making ability

Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, non-verbal)

Demonstrates integrity and ethical standards

Maintains a professional demeanor at all times

Strong Excel knowledge including high level use of v-lookups, pivot tables, functions, formulas, data tab tools

Familiarity with use of AI tools

Ability to work in team environment and individually

Ability to multi-task and prioritize work on a regular basis

Motivated self-starter, comfortable in fast-paced environment

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.  If you are an individual with a disability and require an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact recruiting@sunsrce.com to request reasonable accommodation. Only requests for accommodation in the application process will be returned from this email address.  This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí).   

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