Commercial Quote Analyst - Shirley (KYU-101988)

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Commercial Quote Analyst
Shirley, Derbyshire, England

The company is a consultancy branch of a highly successful, 1st Tier Automotive Supplier, generating new ideas and applying science and technology in product development, manufacture and validation. With 50 years of RandD experience, it provides key services in engineering, knowledge and technology across a number of industries including automotive, aerospace and defence. They are looking to recruit a commercial quote analyst will be responsible for the co-ordination and project management of this process including the provision of pricing / commercial analysis. This is an exciting role in a fast-moving business-wide process with accelerated development and advancement opportunities.
Management of quotations from the decision to pursue an opportunity through to the approval of the final business case including risk assessment
Project manage the cross-functional CQA to ensure the timely receipt of inputs from contributory team members
Analysis of competitors, pricing and market context towards the best positioning of a quotation
Facilitation of weekly pre-CQA meetings in which cross-functional CQA team members review all aspects of projects to be approved within the formal CQA
Engaging in product solution debates and ensuring the appropriate level of product definition is raised before distribution to team members across Europe
Assist in presentation of recommendations to heads of all functional areas in the quotation approval meeting
Analysis of full process through to customer decision, including timing and currency conversion rates
What we are looking for:
Strong ability with both complex commercial situations and numerical analysis is essential
Self-motivated, confident with high level of initiative and excellent problem solving ability
Computing skills on all Office packages especially Excel
Excellent and proven project management skills with multiple projects

Desirable
A Graduate with Business / Numerical / Engineering related degree is preferred (but is not essential)
Experience in leading teams/ability to co-ordinate teams from various functions preferred
Understanding of Light Vehicle and Commercial Steering product ranges would be an advantage
Ability to stay flexible with changing priorities and market conditions but to operate to tight deadlines
Strong, effective and clear communicator with ability to be assertive and persuasive
Fluent English is essential, another European language would be an advantage
Some European travel may be required

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.