Company Summary
A global leader in the retail design and in-store solutions industry
The Role
To produce risk assessed and highly competitive Estimates tailored to each clients brief. The role requires collaboration with internal sales and project teams as well as external supply partners – it is the Estimators responsibility to deliver a competitive tender considering supply chain, total cost, quality and timeline. An Estimator is expected to maintain excellent relationships with external supply partners, and help in developing Preferred Suppliers. An Estimator is required to add value to the Estimating process in critically assessing cost options, negotiation and extending the brief to include value engineering options. In fulfilling their job role an Estimator will contribute to improved project margins, quicker speed to market and enhanced client experience.
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01 Responsibilities
- Take ownership of individual projects, driving them through the Estimating process to deliver accurate, competitive & risk assessed tenders. Delivery of clear and risk assessed Project Plans.
- Create Bills of Materials and cost templates.
- Work with suppliers to develop project estimates, including leading in negotiation of project costs and terms.
- Enhance the Company's offer by proactively identifying opportunities for value engineering: identify potential areas for cost reduction, or efficiencies.
- Add value through consideration of Sustainability goals and the Sustainable Purchasing Policy.
- Liaise with internal clients to ensure that all information required for tendering has been captured within the project briefs and maintain clear and proactive communication with all internal stakeholders.
- Contribute to accurate reporting and measurement of supply chain performance.
- Assist in sourcing of new products, working with the Design and Development departments where appropriate.
- Assist in ensuring the KPI requirements for the department are met, and accurately maintain departmental records to assist with inter-company marketing.
- Undertake any other duties reasonably assigned by the Line Manager.
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- Create Bills of Materials and cost templates.
- Work with suppliers to develop project estimates, including leading in negotiation of project costs and terms.
- Enhance the Company's offer by proactively identifying opportunities for value engineering: identify potential areas for cost reduction, or efficiencies.
- Add value through consideration of Sustainability goals and the Sustainable Purchasing Policy.
- Liaise with internal clients to ensure that all information required for tendering has been captured within the project briefs and maintain clear and proactive communication with all internal stakeholders.
- Contribute to accurate reporting and measurement of supply chain performance.
- Assist in sourcing of new products, working with the Design and Development departments where appropriate.
- Assist in ensuring the KPI requirements for the department are met, and accurately maintain departmental records to assist with inter-company marketing.
- Undertake any other duties reasonably assigned by the Line Manager.
02 Knowledge
A strong knowledge of manufacturing processes involving metal, wood and plastic.
Ability to read and understand technical drawings is essential.
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and numerical skills.
The successful candidate will enjoy working in a detailed, meticulous, and accurate manner.
Ability to work independently and proactively.
Computer literate to a high standard.
Able to work calmly and accurately even when under pressure and working to tight deadlines.
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Ability to read and understand technical drawings is essential.
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and numerical skills.
The successful candidate will enjoy working in a detailed, meticulous, and accurate manner.
Ability to work independently and proactively.
Computer literate to a high standard.
Able to work calmly and accurately even when under pressure and working to tight deadlines.
03 Experience
Previous experience within an Estimating environment.
Previous experience of sourcing and negotiation would be advantageous.
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Previous experience of sourcing and negotiation would be advantageous.
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