Cost Administrator

General information Name Contract Administrator Ref # 2925 City San Diego State California Country United States Function National Accounts Description & Requirements Job Description We are in search of a Contract Administrator to support the management of deviations & contract pricing. Maintain system data and ensure accurate and timely processing of information. Supports all aspects of National Accounts pricing & compliance, including but not limited to maintaining up to date contracts, loading contracts in system, and ensuring contractual compliance. Responsibilities Include Coordinate contract pricing with the Sales Team and Buyers. Enter and maintain contract pricing in the system. Renew contracts with suppliers. Create and edit pricing pages assigned to vendors and customers. Routinely check for discrepancies within the system when compared to vendor contracts. Verify information for accuracy, make corrections, and update data when needed. Delete data when it is no longer relevant and eliminate duplicate data from the system. Inform Brady stakeholders/account reps of vendor cost changes. Promote, maintain, communicate assigned programs effectively with customers, managers, and network affiliations. Perform financial research and industry trend analysis gained from external and internal quarterly reports, Agency budgets, industry publications, etc. Report/present research findings. Collaborate with and assist in evaluating and analyzing customer, sales team, category, and segment metrics. Support the development of working relationships with vendors and internal parties to ensure seamless customer onboarding. Support day-to-day execution of pricing strategy. Support leadership in driving revenue growth while maintaining desired margins through strategic margin management at category and customer segment. The Ideal Candidate Will Have Competencies Customer Focus Problem Solving/Analysis Time Management Communication Proficiency Technical Capacity Work Environment This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, telephone, headset and photocopiers. 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 job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to stand or sit and move about the facility. This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m or similar. Occasional early or late hours may be required as job duties demand. Bachelor's degree in Business Information & Analytics, General Business, Economics, Mathematics, Finance, or Information Systems. 3+ years of Finance, Accounting and/or Contracts experience preferred, distribution experience a plus. Hands on experience with financial analysis, pricing management, database maintenance, and/or data collection and manipulation Detailed oriented and organized Process data accurately and timely Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Multi-task and prioritize under pressure and meet deadlines Strong customer service skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Intermediate math skills Advanced Excel skills SQL preferred" or "MS SQL certification preferred" Compensation & Benefits: The pay range for this role is $31.00- $31.75 per hour. This range represents what the company reasonably expects to pay an associate for this role based on current market data, internal equity, and other business factors. The actual compensation offered may vary depending on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other considerations. In addition to base pay, BradyPLUS offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the health and well-being of our associates and their families. Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), 401(k) Retirement and more. About BradyPLUS BradyPLUS is a leading national distributor of solutions for JanSan, Foodservice and Industrial Packaging. We deliver the right SUPPLIES + SUPPORT to ensure businesses are more successful every day. We offer premium brands, expert advice, and exceptional customer experiences. Our 6,000 associates across 180+ locations have a passion for delivering innovative solutions for the business challenges of today and tomorrow. Together, we serve thousands of customers nationwide in end markets including education, government, healthcare, hospitality, restaurants, building services, food packaging & processing, and grocery. We strive to be the best employer we can. We value people, we embrace change and we reach higher. Join us and see what the BUZZ is about! To learn more visit us at www.BradyPLUS.com. BradyPLUS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, marital status or civil union status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or any other characteristic protected by law. We also provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. *