About the job
Company Description
CDS is a global leader in Multi-Vendor Support (MVS) services, helping organizations manage and optimize their IT infrastructure. With a presence in over 45 countries and a client base exceeding 700 customers worldwide, CDS provides hardware maintenance and support across storage, server, network, and data warehouse appliances, extending well beyond standard warranty and manufacturer end-of-service-life (EOSL). Through its innovative Raytrix MVS software platform, and services like data center relocation, secure data destruction, and asset lifecycle management, CDS supports operational efficiency and cost containment. With certified engineers, strategic partnerships, and dedicated account managers, CDS delivers reliable, scalable, and flexible IT infrastructure solutions to maximize ROI and extend asset lifespan.
Overview
CDS is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Pricing Strategist to support daily supply chain and logistics operations. This role will be responsible for coordinating shipments, monitoring inventory movements, maintaining accurate system records, and supporting operational efficiency across warehouse and transportation activities.
The ideal candidate will have experience in third-party services, working with global stakeholders and ensuring high-quality proposals to contribute to the continued growth in our global customer base.
This position is based in the United Kingdom and operates Monday through Friday from 5:00 AM to 12:00 PM BST/GMT.
Key Responsibilities
· Create and maintain standard contract pricing in CDS Database.
· Create and work with pricing infrastructure currently spread across multiple different heterogeneous platforms and work towards the unification of it.
· Evaluate competition pricing.
· Work with Product Directors and Sales Managers on pricing proposals and put together RFP’s and Quotes maintained in Microsoft CRM.
· Work with cross functional teams to provide pricing, recommend pricing based on previous analysis, trends and help build a pricing model that may increase the win to loss ratio.
· Work with Sales Admins, Contract Coordinator and Finance regarding quotes prepared.
· Design different pricing models based on partnerships and direct business.
· Pricing proposals include work for both government and commercial customers and may require multi facet RFP and RFQ skills.
· Pricing strategy needs to be converted to cost models.
· While some pricing proposals are very simple, some are very complex and need a clear understanding of business processes to prepare requested quotes.
· Capable of preparing and running pricing scenarios.
· Work to establish standardized pricing strategy.
· Prepare Cost analysis (Profitability analysis) on price quote / RFP when requested or required.
· Create reports on weekly / monthly bid activity based on products / services quoted as requested or required.
Required Experiences
· Bachelor's Degree from a 4-year college or university
· 1-2 years related experience in Pricing, Contracts, Cost Analysis, RFP’s (Request for Proposal)
· Heavy MS Excel user – Statistical Analysis, Pivot tables, Graphs, Charts, Trending, Quantitative analytical skills.
· Heavy MS Word and MS PowerPoint experience.
· Recommended MS CRM and Great Plains experience.
· Any Macro’s Templates skills will be a plus.
· Great communication and teamwork skills.
· Being able to multitask will be the key.
· Being able to work with multiple organizations and teams within the Company.
Preferred Experiences
· Prior experience working in the third-party services industry
· Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis.
Employment Requirements
· Ability to work a regular schedule of 5:00 AM to 12:00 PM BST/GMT, Monday through Friday.
· Availability for occasional weekend on-call support.
· Ability to work on-site in an operational environment.
· Employment may be subject to background screening and reference checks in accordance with applicable laws.
Equal Opportunity Statement
CDS is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process for applicants who require support.
Why Join CDS?
- Opportunity to work with a global IT infrastructure services organization
- Entrepreneurial and growth-focused environment
- Exposure to enterprise customers and strategic technology partners
- Flexible working arrangements
- Competitive remuneration structure including incentive opportunities
Work Location: Remote
