Spares Tendering Contracts Administrator

MTrec’s new career opportunity

Our client are specialists in their market sector, they have an outstanding opportunity for a Spares Tendering Contracts Administrator to join them on a permanent basis.

The Job you’ll do

• Establishing lines of communication directly with customers or via commercial advisors as appropriate to clarify requirements.
• Calculation of estimated works cost based upon price list / estimate / previous cost performance or comparative estimation.
• Applying established rules for the pricing associated with spares tenders.
• Liaising with Sales Team colleagues in order to determine the price to be quoted on those occasions where the established rules cannot be applied.
• Seeking the appropriate approval to quote when the quotation value exceeds the limits of authority.
• Creation of sales quotations within the ERP system.
• Maintaining the integrity of the information within the ERP system.
• Initially reviewing terms & conditions of contract where these are dictated by the customer with the assistance of other members of the Bid & Sales Teams as required.
• Conversion of sales quotations to customer orders within the ERP system, performing contract reviews, allocating contract requirements and acknowledging customer orders.
• Monitoring customer orders during the life of the contract and liaising with the customer on any contract amendments / costs / implications and appraising of progress as required by the contract.
• Compliance with departmental / company procedures whilst tendering and processing orders.
• Other duties which the incumbent is competent to perform at the request of the Commercial Manager.

About You

• A recognised engineering qualification (ONC or above), ideally mechanical but not essential provided the candidate can read and interpret mechanical engineering drawings & specifications.
• An appreciation of commercial terms and conditions of business.
• Knowledge of export licence control.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to read and interpret mechanical engineering drawings.
• Have a flexible attitude with the willingness to take on new tasks.
• High standard of numeracy, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as being a good team player.
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to operate the ERP system is required.

The Rewards and the Benefits

• Cycle to work scheme.
• Car salary sacrifice scheme.
• Holiday buy and sell.
• Pension scheme.
• Training and development.
• Free on-site parking.