Strategic Materials Quoting Specialist

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionStrategic Materials Quoting Specialist

Direct Hire | Mount Pleasant, PA | $60,000 – $70,000

About Our Client

Our client is a full-service electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider specializing in complex electronic and electromechanical products for mission-critical applications. With facilities across Pennsylvania and New Hampshire, they deliver high-performance solutions to customers in aerospace & defense, medical & life sciences, industrial, and data center infrastructure markets.

Founded on a culture "Built on Quality, Driven by Agility, and Defined by Trust," our client recently invested over $6 million in advanced manufacturing technology and facility expansion, bringing their total manufacturing footprint to approximately 200,000 square feet. They are AS9100 (aerospace) and ISO 9001 certified, employing 250+ team members who build sophisticated products where failure is not an option.

Located just outside Pittsburgh—a global hub for engineering excellence and advanced manufacturing—our client combines cutting-edge technology with a collaborative, people-first culture. They offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, bonus programs, and professional development opportunities that support both career growth and work-life balance.

Why This Role Matters

Every customer engagement begins with the quote — and in mission-critical electronics manufacturing, getting it right the first time is everything. As a Strategic Quoting Specialist, you'll be at the front end of the business pipeline, managing the full material quoting process that drives new business wins and supports existing program growth. Your ability to analyze bills of materials, source competitively, and deliver accurate, timely quotations will directly influence the company's ability to win and retain customers across aerospace, defense, medical, and data center markets.

This is a high-impact role where procurement strategy meets business development — where your sourcing precision and supplier relationships translate into real revenue and competitive advantage.

What You'll Do

• Prepare, send, and monitor material quotations, ensuring all activities are completed within required deadlines
• Review Bills of Materials (BOMs) to determine whether existing ERP inventory can be leveraged or if new supplier quotations are required
• Assign approved suppliers within the web-based quoting platform and ensure sourcing alignment with company strategy
• Interface directly with suppliers to answer questions, clarify technical details, and support accurate and timely quoting
• Monitor and track the status of all quoted materials; proactively expedite outstanding or delayed quotations
• Obtain competitive quotes from the supply base and analyze spend data to identify cost drivers, pricing trends, and savings opportunities
• Collaborate with Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing teams on supplier recommendations and cost strategies
• Partner with Component Engineering to identify alternates for obsolete, long lead time, or constrained components

What You Bring

Required

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 1–2 years of experience, OR Associate's degree with 3–5 years of experience
• Ability to interpret bills of materials (BOMs) and understand cost implications from a sourcing and procurement perspective
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and align requirements with supplier capabilities
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and experience with ERP systems used in procurement workflows
• Strong computational and analytical skills, including the ability to evaluate quotes, assess spending data, and identify cost reduction opportunities
• Effective communication skills for interaction with internal teams and external suppliers
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to problem-solve issues involving multiple variables, limited standardization, and changing supply chain conditions
• Ability to multitask effectively and adapt within a rapidly changing environment

Additional Experience & Skills

• Experience working with electronic components, PCBAs, and mechanical assemblies
• Background in an electronics manufacturing services (EMS) or contract manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and long-term procurement planning
• Experience with web-based quoting platforms or procurement tools
• Knowledge of component lifecycle management and supply chain risk mitigation

Work Details & Environment

Location: Mount Pleasant, PA — on-site at client facility

Shift Details: Full-time | Daylight | 40 hours per week minimum

Work Environment: Office-based within an advanced electronics manufacturing facility. The role is primarily sedentary (sitting constantly) with occasional standing, walking, bending, and light lifting (up to 10 lbs). Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when on the production floor is required.

Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits

Competitive Compensation:

• Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Employee bonus programs (quarterly performance-based)

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Multiple medical plan options with wide coverage and low copays
• Comprehensive dental and vision plans
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; online financial advisor program available
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment)
• Short-term and long-term coverage
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Health savings accounts (HSA)

Time Off & Work-Life Balance:

• Paid-time-off program with purchase options
• Company-paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling options (4/10 work weeks available on some shifts)

Professional Development:

• Training and professional development opportunities
• Education reimbursement program (tuition assistance for associate degrees and beyond)
• Clear pathways for career advancement and internal promotion
• Mentorship opportunities

Additional Perks:

• Onsite employee café
• Online employee company store
• Quarterly company events and celebrations
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture with open-door policy
• Veteran-friendly employer