Commodities Quotations Specialist

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At Werner Electric Supply, we’re more than an electrical distributor — we’re a community that empowers people to grow, innovate, and truly make a difference. Our culture celebrates individuality, encourages creativity, and values each person’s voice; creating a space where you can be yourself, connect with others, and build a meaningful career. We believe in balance and flexibility, so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Together, we can make an impact and build something exceptional for our customers, families, communities, and each other.

Job Summary

The Commodities Quotations Specialist executes organization efforts in centralized quoting for electrical supplies for construction accounts. Day to day activities are to support and be a liaison between customer service, Account Managers and Product Management to facilitate qualified quote requests and provide a complete quote for our customers.

Essential Functions

• Build and maintain relationships with Vendors, Product Management, Pricing, Sales, & Customer Experience.
• Execute quotation requests as received from Supervisor, Account Managers and Customer Service Representatives (CSRs).
• Research and track information related to geographic markets, product lines, and customer base to put together competitive quotes for customers.
• Cross lines from bill of materials, request for quotes (RFQs) to align with strategic vendor partners.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments including pricing, sales, product management, and customer service to ensure operational and customer expectations are met.
• Upon award of order, execute project set-up, including but not limited to securing project special pricing agreements (SPAs) from vendors, compiling price files, working with accounting/pricing departments to set-up ship-to and load pricing, and transitioning to CSR for order entry/release.
• Compile submittals, operation and maintenance manuals (O&Ms) and other product documentation for customers.
• An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• High School Degree is required.
• 2-5 years’ relevant experience working with electrical products.
• Previous working experience working with Microsoft Excel.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous working experience with FreshDesk.
• Associate’s degree or an equivalent level of experience preferred.
• Previous experience working within vendor portals.
• Working experience within business systems (Solar highly preferred).
  
  

Company Overview

Founded in 1948, Werner Electric Supply has grown from a small appliance store in downtown Neenah, WI into an award-winning employer and leading electrical distributor with 12 branch locations in Wisconsin and Upper-Michigan. Headquartered in Appleton, WI, we provide electrical, lighting, network, process, and inventory management solutions for a diverse group of industrial and construction customers. We are a growing, privately-held company with over 450 employees who uphold a family culture built around exceptional customer service. As a recent New North Workplace Excellence Award winner, we’re dedicated to the continuous improvement of our people, products, and services to ensure the long-term success of our employees and customers. Apply today and find out why we’re a “Great Place to Work.”

Employee Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Paid holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Accident Insurance & Critical Illness Coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Annual bonuses and merit increases based on performance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
• Career Development & Leadership Training
• Paid Parental Leave
  
  

Werner Electric Supply is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.