We are seeking a Pricing Analyst who will manage pricing for over 800,000 items across a wide range of product categories. In this role, you will analyze market data, implement pricing strategies, and contribute to various projects that improve profitability.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Track costs accurately and negotiate with suppliers to secure favorable terms and achieve millions of dollars in annual cost savings
- Manage multiple projects and act as the primary point of contact and front-line liaison with suppliers
- Process and respond to supplier cost changes, ensuring accurate cost data is maintained
- Analyze significant cost increases from suppliers and decide on mitigation strategies to minimize customer impact
- Competitively negotiate with suppliers to reduce costs and secure better pricing
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
- A history of academic and professional success
- At least 2 years of professional experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
- Strong verbal, written, and visual communication skills
- Strong critical thinking, research, attention to detail, organizational, and decision-making skills
- Eagerness to learn new things, adaptability, and a growth-oriented mindset
BE REWARDED
Total cash compensation typically ranges from $144,000 - $166,000, which includes a base salary and annual cash profit sharing based on company profitability. We are committed to comprehensive benefits to support employees and their dependents, such as:
- Zero-dollar premiums for medical, dental, pharmacy, and vision plans for employees, spouses, and dependents
- 100% tuition reimbursement for employees
- First-time home buyer assistance
- College assistance for your dependents
- Paid time off to cover vacation and personal time
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees a workplace with reasonable accommodations and free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. At McMaster-Carr, we do not make employment decisions based on age, ethnicity, citizenship status, military status, gender identity and expression, race, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected group.
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
This position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship by McMaster-Carr.
Top Skills
McMaster-Carr Elmhurst, Illinois, USA Office
McMaster-Carr is in a thriving suburb with easy access to city living via public transportation and highways. The local community offers a vibrant downtown full of restaurants and pubs, parks, historic homes, art museums and a university.
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