Material Quotation Analyst

Overview

The Material Quotation Analyst supports Sales, Business Development, Supply Chain, and Customer Focus Teams by providing accurate and competitive material cost quotations. The role analyzes Bills of Materials, sources component pricing, supports RFQ activities, engages with suppliers, and develops cost-effective quotation packages.

What you'll do

• Process customer and internal RFQ requests within defined timelines.
• Prepare material cost estimates and quotation packages for new business opportunities.
• Support Business Development and Sales teams with competitive costing solutions.
• Ensure quotation data accuracy and completeness prior to submission.
• Source and identify the most cost-effective suppliers and material solutions.
• Obtain supplier quotations and validate pricing against market benchmarks.
• Support cost-reduction initiatives through alternate sourcing, redesign recommendations, and process substitution opportunities.
• Collaborate with Commodity Managers and Procurement teams to optimize material costs.
• Review and validate customer Bill of Materials (BOMs).
• Upload and maintain BOM information in quotation management systems.
• Verify AVL/AML compliance and component lifecycle status where applicable.
• Ensure data integrity within quotation and ERP tools.
• Work closely with Sales, Program Management, Procurement, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams.
• Coordinate with suppliers and material groups to gather pricing, lead-time, and availability information.
• Provide timely responses to customer and internal quotation-related inquiries.
• Generate quotation status, pricing, and cost analysis reports.
• Track RFQ performance metrics and maintain quotation databases.
• Support management reporting through data collection and analysis.

What you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, Operations, or related discipline.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• 3+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Costing, Quotation Management, or related functions.

Nice to have

• Experience in EMS, Manufacturing, Electronics, or Procurement environments is preferred.

Details

• Location: Chennai, India.