Job Classification

• This is a full time exempt position
• The schedule for this position is Monday- Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Core Responsibilities

• Serve as a pricing specialist within the department, working with SMEs, Affiliates and clients to achieve pricing-related goals
• Assisting with the establishment of and compliance with procurement and new or existing pricing policies and procedures; Examples include flat-rate, HVAC and other programs
• Serve as a technical expert and resource for Operations Specialists, SMEs and leadership in our Residential Department
• Serve as key point of contact and able to resolve pricing or invoicing issues with affiliates/contractors
• Provide metrics and reporting information involving pricing and cost related areas, time to completion, NTE effectiveness, and time to quote
• Work with sourcing and billing to resolve Affiliate-related issues
• Document and execute client initiatives and special projects
• Manage affiliate/contractor and customer escalations and messages

Key Competencies

• Ability to negotiate pricing and resolve conflicts with contractors/affiliates
• Ability to review and approve quotes and invoices 
• Strong verbal communication/negotiation skills
• Flexible and adaptable
• Ability to develop relationships with affiliates
• Strong work ethic and integrity
• Awareness of risk mitigation techniques
• Strong desire and ability to contribute to and work with a team
• Ability to solve problems
• Takes initiative to proactively solve problems
• Ability to collaborate with others in a corporate/office environment

 Education and Experience

• Education Level undergraduate degree preferred
• 1-3 years of experience in relevant field
• Computer Skills: Intermediate proficiencies in: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook preferred
• Traits: attention to detail, ability to work under pressure

Additional Requirements

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities, and schedule may change at any time with or without notice.

SMS Assist is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that welcomes and encourages all applicants to apply regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify and/or expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital or parental status, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy or other reasons prohibited by law.