Summary:

Performs basic to moderately complex tasks required to obtain and review proposal packages.

Responsibilities:
• Understand the process to download data from customer sources. Including transfer portals, email, or other formats
• Create RFQ record in the Benchmark Customer Request Application (CRA) to generate unique RFQ tracking number
• Review proposal packages for completeness and interface with responsible functional groups to facilitate receipt of missing documentation/information
• Analyze part packages and designate make/buy parts; communicate with the commodity team
• Create quote folders and generate part file(s) in quote system
• Review part prints and create the process to machine, weld, and or assemble the parts(s)
• Work with the commodity team to send Request for Quotes (RFQ's) to bidders, obtaining the lowest competitive price
• Generate applicable quote documentation for review (CBOM, Quote sheets)
• Ensure that all quote documents for material and outside services are stored in correct folders
• Perform final analysis of package and set up approval review as required within prescribed time commitments
• Work on quote automation to improve quote turn time and accuracy
• Analyze quotes to the actual costs
• Work under moderate supervision, able to make some day-to-day decisions based on own judgment
• May give direction and mentoring to lower-level employees in the same job family
• All employees are responsible for the Quality of their work to ensure BEI meets or exceeds Customer Satisfaction

Other information:

Education / Experience
• Diploma / Degree in Mechanical or Electronics Engineering or equivalent
• 5-10 years of relevant experience in an EMS or Manufacturing environment
• Good knowledge of Mechanical or Electronics components
• Demonstrate expertise in negotiation, implementation and maintenance of supplier contracts
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate discretion, confidentiality, good judgement and professionalism when representing the company

Skills
• Effective organization and prioritization skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to complete projects in a timely manner
• Ability to support a 24/7 global business operation as required
• Ability to demonstrate discretion, confidentiality, good judgment and professionalism when representing the company
• Excellent written and verbal communication, as well as presentation skills
• Ability to work well as an individual or on teams
• Require moderate supervision for completion of tasks
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with suppliers or customers
• Working knowledge of productivity tools, including Microsoft Office products and Teams conferencing software
• Understanding of and ability to use continuous improvement tools

Abilities
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 5 pounds 5% or less of the workday
• Must be able stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 5% or less of the workday
• Must be able to talk, see, hear, concentrate, think, and reason
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time throughout the workday.
• Must be able to use a keyboard and do manual tasks for prolonged periods of time throughout the workday.

Education:
• Diploma / Degree in Mechanical or Electronics Engineering or equivalent
Geographical Location: Arizona:Tempe

Physical Location: Tempe, AZ - Headquarters

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: M-F 0800-1630

Full Time