SAMTAN - Technical Sales Estimator (Finance)

Technical Sales Estimator

SUMMARY

The Technical Sales Estimator is responsible for quoting opportunities for potential new business, supporting current business and developing new vendors for new capabilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review and assess all RFQs to determine if they are a fit for Samtan.
• Prepare accurate, complex RFQs in a timely fashion.
• Search for new vendors (raw material, outside processing, etc.) or solutions to address various requirements of specific RFQs.
• Ability to understand cost structure of producing parts in a manufacturing environment.
• Assist with inside quoting activity focusing on cost-saving opportunities.
• Primary interface supporting Govgistics platform; preparing and leading the RFQ process for new business opportunities.
• Other special related projects assigned from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS, (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES):

• Strong attention to detail is a must.
• Excellent planning, organizational, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in the English language; both spoken and written.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Ability to determine the process steps, with the help of production, of multiple parts/process items.
• Computer skills including Excel and exposure to CAD software a plus.
• Ability to coordinate and act as a liaison with other departments, sales representatives, and customers.
• Reliable, responsible, self-motivated, and disciplined.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet fixed deadlines on a consistent basis.
• Job shop or contract manufacturing experience a plus.

This position requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, which is Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN) data. Therefore, to meet NOFORN requirement, you will have to provide proof of US Citizenship and attest that you do not have dual citizenship. Acceptable proof of US Citizenship is a US Passport, US Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate.

This position includes access or potential access to export-controlled data. Therefore, you will need to qualify as a U.S. Person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Permanent Resident, or a political asylee in compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Acceptable proof of this status includes a US Passport, Permanent Resident Card, US birth Certificate, or Naturalization Certificate. Maintenance, including renewal, of licensing authorization is a condition of employment. Government authorization may be a suitable alternative after review on a case-by-case basis.

This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Fairbanks Morse Defense.