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Contract Pricing Specialist I

KGPCo, Lenexa, Kansas, United States

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Overview KGPCo is the go-to partner for Communications Service Providers. Our customers rely on our extensive range of network solutions and services to help them build, maintain, and transform networks that connect the world. The communications industry is evolving every day, and we are at the frontline of these innovations. From ground to cloud, the work we do transforms networks and impacts communities nationwide. It’s work that happens because of our motivated teams of doers and problem solvers.

Our Core Values Define How We Do Business

The Customer is Everything.

Relationships Matter. All of Them.

Question Things. Take Action.

Work Hard. Work Smart. Enjoy the Experience.

Growth Mindset.

It’s not just a job – it’s a step in your career!

Responsibilities Responsible for the management of pricing and item attributes for named accounts. Actively participates in the RFP process for new and existing business cases and participates in the implementation and ongoing price and attribute management.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Manage named accounts by implementing new business, cost improvements, providing quote support and ensuring the proper management of price and item attributes.

Review supplier cost changes against items managed in Sales Prices and work with Proposal Teams to implement necessary changes.

Analyze margin holds related to items managed in Sales Prices for Proposal Teams and determine necessary action required.

Work with numerous departments within KGP to meet and exceed customer expectations. This includes assisting with vendor and purchase order issues, customer pricing contracts, service requests, and product management/sourcing.

Partner with Sourcing Managers to provide requirements related to customer contract pricing terms and conditions.

Ownership of pricing for named accounts, which includes rebate administration, assisting with supplier negotiations and management of margin and/or mark‑ups.

Responsible for the customer sync processes.

Utilizes advanced Excel skills and conducts data analysis.

Performs other duties as requested by management.

Safety Duties & Responsibilities

Adhere to, promote, and accept responsibility for compliance with Federal and Local Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, Industry Consensus Standards, and KGPCo Injury and Illness Prevention Program Manual.

Participate in job site safety and hazard analysis.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) from a four‑year college or university; or one to two years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skills

Ability to read and understand basic instructions, short communications, and memos; draft simple written correspondence; and effectively communicate in one‑on‑one or small group settings with customers, clients, and colleagues.

Proficiency in adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing. Capable of performing calculations involving American currency and standard units of weight, volume, and distance.

The ability to follow written, verbal, or diagram‑based instructions and solve problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to listen and speak. The employee frequently is required to sit, use their hands to handle, touch, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with their arms and hands. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision and Supplemental insurance plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) with Company match

Generous vacation, holiday, and sick/safe time

Pet insurance for our non‑human family members

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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