Contract and Pricing Operations Analyst

Contract And Pricing Operations AnalystThe Contract & Pricing Operations Analyst is responsible for the management and maintenance of contracts once awarded. They will handle all renewals, product changes, and price increases during the term of the contract. Additionally, they will be responsible for pricing all quotes, price discrepancies, product changes, bid/quote tabulation entry, forecasting, price data imports, and reporting. Primary Responsibilities Manage and maintain all contract renewals, evaluating pricing, products, and requests for increases in a timely manner to avoid pricing issues. Track contract expiration dates and proactively initiate contract renewals to avoid interruptions to the customer. Maintain accurate and up to date record of contract renewals, renewal timelines, customer communications, and changes to the contract in NetSuite. Recommend and implement process enhancements to renewal workflow to increase efficiency and improve workloads. Develop, analyze, and interpret complex datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities Manage pricing on all quotes and price discrepancies per the company guidelines. Complete competitive, accurate priced quotes based on cost analysis, market, trends, and internal pricing parameters and guidelines. Maintain quote template validity. Maintain updated records of win/loss rates and customer feedback, competitive pricing, and awarded vendor. Manage National Cooperatives contracts and GSA Contract to include communication with our partners to ensure Compliance and profitable growth, current usage and fees owed, maintenance and modifications for products, product information, and price and negotiated terms/conditions. Maintain records in an organized manner, with files and documentation being updated regularly to assist the department. Support the preparation, entry, and ongoing maintenance of bid tabulations Responsible for reviewing Engineering Change Requests and reports to identify any changes needing to be made to existing Contracts/Pricing and executing those changes with the customers. Work closely with Pricing, Sales, Customer Service, Products, and other teams as needed. Train in pricing imports. Be knowledgeable on pricing flow within NetSuite to ensure price levels, groups, and contract details are imported correctly. Assist with pricing international quotes and freight as needed. Maintain relationships and collaborate with the Contract Capture Analyst team, Customer Service, Product, Procurement, and Sales teams, and Customers. Secondary Responsibilities Responsible for monitoring and managing the main department email to ensure all purchase orders and proposals are routed appropriately and in a timely manner. Leverage advanced Microsoft Excel Skills to analyze and present data Establish and manage recurring reporting requirements, ensuring consistency and data integrity Automate reporting processes to increase efficiency and reduce manual errors Manage ordering supplies and proactively monitor current inventory of supplies for the department. Assist with forecasting new contracts and renewals to internal departments. Support and participate in discussions with various bidding platforms to improve costs and functionality for more viable and cost-effective opportunities. Assist with reporting needs using various tools. Assist with registrations as needed. Education/Experience At least 2 years of Contract/Administrative or similar field experience. Skills & Abilities Business Acumen Excellent problem-solving skills. Self-Starter Strong written and verbal communication skills Excellent time management skills and attention to detail on continuous influx of emails/requests Strong teamwork and collaboration skills Analytical and decision-making skills Ability to work independently or in a group setting. Sales and Sales Support Extremely organized Proficient in all Microsoft Products, specifically, but not limited to, Excel, Word, Adobe Benefits Voted Best Place to Work by Triangle Business Journal Hybrid Work Environment No waiting period for health insurance (medical, dental, and vision). 401k with Company Match Life & Disability Insurance Paid Time Off Onsite Gym Free Snacks & Coffee Essential Physical Requirements Work is performed in an office environment and requires prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee must be physically capable of operating a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Supplemental Information This description is based on management's assessment of the requirements and functions of the job as of the date this description was prepared. It is a general guideline for managers and employees, but it does not purport to be a complete list of all the elements of the job. Management reserves the right to modify the description at any time or vary the duties and responsibilities of the job on a temporary or indefinite basis to meet production, scheduling, staffing, or customer needs. Employment Overview Bob Barker Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a welcoming environment for all team members. Bob Barker Company maintains Affirmative Action Plans for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Bob Barker Company follows the federal Fair Chance Act and will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Bob Barker Company is a Drug-free workplace. Upon receipt of an offer of employment, a pre-employment drug screen is required. Bob Barker Company participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.