Material Quotation analyst Job Listing at Flex in Chennai, TN (Job ID WD221525)

Description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. 

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary Job Summary

Responsible for end-to-end material quotation, commercial pricing activities, and cost analysis to support Sales, Business Development, and customer engagements by delivering accurate, competitive, and high‑quality quotation packages

The role also ensures effective pricing governance, reporting, and system updates to maintain alignment between customer commitments and internal systems.

What atypical day looks like

• Accountable for handling end-to-end RFQs and delivering accurate, cost-effective quotation packages to support sales and business development activities 

• Source, analyze, and identify the most competitive material pricing options through make/buy decisions and supplier evaluation 

• Negotiate pricing and propose cost optimization strategies including redesign or process substitution to reduce overall cost 

• Manage and coordinate quotation requests from customers and internal stakeholders to identify the best possible solution 

• Collaborate with material groups, purchasing, and customers to ensure cost-effective and competitive pricing outcomes 

• Perform component pricing analysis and coordinate pricing data exchange with purchasing teams 

• Prepare and implement customer price lists including material and labor cost analysis and build assembly pricing structures 

• Ensure accurate entry and validation of BOM data and pricing information in quotation and ERP systems 

• Update pricing in ERP systems after approval and maintain alignment between system and customer pricing 

• Monitor pricing differences and manage target vs. system pricing updates, ensuring proper order release where required 

• Validate customer sales orders by comparing pricing against system data and approve or return for correction as needed 

• Support shipment accuracy by ensuring prices are correctly updated before order dispatch 

• Prepare and analyze PPV (Purchase Price Variance) reports and inventory revaluation reports 

• Generate and manage periodic reports including PPV accrual, sales & VAM, and weekly status reports 

• Track progress of pricing, PPV, and revaluation activities and ensure timely completion through follow-ups and escalations 

• Prepare reporting data and maintain documentation to support decision-making and performance tracking 

• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, customers, and suppliers to resolve pricing and operational issues 

• Ensure compliance with internal processes, governance standards, and safety requirements while executing all responsibilities 

Experience we are looking to add to our team

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.

• Use of the following tools may be required: Working usage of Word, Excel and Power Point, English language knowledge, data entry, ten-key, spreadsheet (PC), ERP software.

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, 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 organization.

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

• Ability to apply common sense comprehension to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Here are a few examples of what you will get for the great work you provide:

• Paid Time Off

• Health Insurance

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Job Category Global Procurement & Supply Chain

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Flex pays for all costs associated with the application, interview or offer process, a candidate will not be asked for any payment related to these costs.

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).

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