Pricing specialist – Work, Jobs in Chelmsford, Eng (with Salaries)

Pricing Specialist – Procurement
DHL —West Thurrock
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
Project Procurement Specialist
Tait —Haverhill
- Full-time
- No degree
- Organisational skills
- Business
Scientific BD Proposals Coordinator (ADME/PK)
Pharmaron —Hoddesdon
- CRM software
- Master's degree
- Business development
12d
Technical Sales Support (Project Coordination)
Reconomy Connect —Waltham Abbey
- Full-time
- CRM software
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Store discount
- Employee assistance programme
1d
AI Search SEO Specialist
Rattan Garden Furniture LTD —Romford
- From £100 a day
- Temporary
- Social media management
- In-person
- AI
Quick apply
5d
Senior E-Commerce & Marketing Manager
Licata Building Systems Ltd/Builders Merchant —Wickford North
- From £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Social media management
- Analysis skills
- In-person
- Employee discount
Quick apply
5d
Sales - USA Travel Specialist
Ocean Holidays —Romford
- £29,385 - £30,784 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Paid training
- Annual leave
17h
Internal Sales Executive | Insulation Wholesale
BUILDING MATERIALS WHOLESALE LTD —West Thurrock
- £38,000 - £42,000 a year
- Full-time
- Business development
- In-person
- Employee discount
Quick apply
6d
Materials Planner
Fortune Brands Innovations Inc —Rainham
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
5d
Financial Reporting Manager - Onsite Role
Lucy Group Head Office —Dartford
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
Roof Estimator
UK Roofing Specialist Ltd. —Rainham
- £45,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Schematics
- Microsoft Office
- Contracts
- Free parking
Quick apply
12d
Store Manager Opportunity – Wickford
St Luke's Hospice —Wickford
- £27,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Recruiting
- Organisational skills
- Hospice
12d
Sales Administrator
Beacon International Ltd —West Thurrock
- From £27,500 a year
- No weekends
- Computer literacy
- Administrative experience
- Computer skills
Quick apply
5d
Estimating Manager
Universal Mechanical & Electrical Ltd —Wickford
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Microsoft Office
- Databases
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Finance Assistant
Salutem Care & Education —London
- £21,000 - £35,000 a year
- Remote
- Analysis skills
6d
National Healthcare Development Manager
Pharmanovia —Basildon
- Hybrid work
- Data analysis skills
- Business development
- Analysis skills
Bid Manager
VolkerWessels —Hoddesdon
- CRM software
- Project management
- Continuous improvement
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Commercial Manager
United Infrastructure —Dartford
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Contracts
- Construction experience
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Senior Design Manager
Strabag —Bishop's Stortford
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Continuous improvement
- Construction experience
12d
Senior Estimator
VolkerWessels —Hoddesdon
- Civil engineering
- Microsoft Office
- Contracts
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme

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Pricing Specialist – Procurement

DHL -
West Thurrock

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Job details

Qualifications

Bid management
Sourcing
Pricing
Stakeholder collaboration
CIPS
Procurement
Stakeholder liaison
Freight forwarding experience
Data analysis skills
Financial analysis
Analysis skills
Partnership building
Cost optimisation planning
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Tender documentation
Negotiated procurement
Communication skills
Purchasing and procurement experience
Negotiation

Full job description

Role Purpose

The Pricing Specialist – Procurement is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and maintaining competitive freight rates and logistics service costs across global carrier and supplier networks. The role supports commercial growth by delivering accurate, timely, and competitive pricing solutions for customer quotations, tenders, and strategic business opportunities.

Working closely with Sales, Operations, Product, and Carrier Management teams, the Pricing Specialist ensures that pricing proposals maximize profitability while meeting customer requirements and maintaining service quality.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Supplier Management

Source and procure competitive rates from ocean carriers, airlines, haulage providers, warehouses, customs brokers, and other logistics service providers.
Build and maintain strong relationships with carriers, vendors, and strategic partners.
Negotiate freight rates, surcharges, service agreements, and contract terms.
Monitor supplier performance and recommend improvements or alternative sourcing options.
Support annual carrier and supplier procurement exercises.

Pricing & Quotations

Prepare accurate and competitive customer quotations for import, export, and cross-trade shipments.
Calculate complete transportation costs, including freight, local charges, customs fees, warehousing, and value-added services.
Ensure margin targets are achieved and pricing complies with company profitability requirements.
Respond to quotation requests within agreed service-level timelines.
Maintain pricing databases and tariff management systems.

Tender Management

Support local, regional, and global RFQs, RFPs, and tender submissions.
Collect and analyse supplier rate information to develop competitive bid responses.
Coordinate with commercial and operational teams to ensure pricing solutions are commercially viable and operationally executable.
Prepare pricing models, cost analyses, and tender documentation.

Market Intelligence & Analysis

Monitor market trends affecting freight rates, carrier capacity, fuel surcharges, and trade lane developments.
Analyse rate fluctuations and identify opportunities for cost optimisation.
Provide market insights and pricing guidance to sales and management teams.
Track competitor pricing trends and industry developments.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Partner with Sales teams to support customer acquisition and retention activities.
Work closely with Operations to understand service capabilities and operational costs.
Collaborate with Finance on profitability analysis and margin management.
Support regional and global procurement initiatives.

Reporting & Compliance

Maintain accurate records of supplier rates, contracts, and pricing agreements.
Produce regular pricing and procurement performance reports.
Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and commercial governance standards.
Support audits and internal controls related to procurement and pricing activities.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Quote turnaround time.
Procurement savings achieved.
Supplier performance and compliance.
Accuracy of pricing and cost calculations.
Rate database maintenance and integrity.

Skills & Competencies

Essential

Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
Excellent numerical and analytical abilities.
Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
Problem-solving and decision-making capability.
Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.

Desirable

Experience with freight forwarding operating systems and pricing platforms.
Knowledge of ocean freight, air freight, road freight, short sea, intermodal and customs processes.
Familiarity with procurement methodologies and contract management.
Experience supporting global tenders and strategic bids.

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

Minimum 3 years' experience in freight forwarding, logistics pricing, procurement, or commercial analysis.
Proven experience obtaining and negotiating logistics supplier rates.
Strong understanding of international transportation and supply chain operations.

Desirable

Professional qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business.
CIPS qualification or equivalent.
Experience within a multinational freight forwarding environment.

Key Attributes

The successful candidate will be commercially focused, highly analytical, and capable of building strong relationships both internally and externally. They will thrive in a fast-paced freight forwarding environment and demonstrate a proactive approach to securing competitive procurement solutions that drive customer satisfaction and business profitability.

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