Based in St. Louis, Core & Main is a leader in advancing reliable infrastructure™ with local service, nationwide®. As a specialty distributor with a focus on water, wastewater, storm drainage and fire protection products and related services, Core & Main provides solutions to municipalities, private water companies and professional contractors across municipal, non-residential and residential end markets, nationwide. With over 370 locations across the U.S., the company provides its customers local expertise backed by a national supply chain. Core & Main’s 5,700 associates are committed to helping their communities thrive with safe and reliable infrastructure. Visit coreandmain.com to learn more.

Job Summary

Responsible for serving as a resource to the Enterprise Sales Team for project quotes, product research and order fulfillment

on quoted projects.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Oversees bidding, pricing, product sourcing, vendor negotiations and project management for Enterprise Sales team. Includes analysis of plans and specifications to determine enterprise-wide offering and preparation deliverables such as quotes and submittals.
• Coordinates with point of contact within business for product selection, pricing, fulfillment strategy, and vendor requirements.
• Conducts vendor negotiation to obtain best value.
• Ensures compliance with construction schedules of customer.
• Oversees inventory needs, shipments, Q/A procedures, and customer requirements for order acceptance, freight, and containers.
• Serves as point of contact for customer handling all aspects of order execution, order fulfillment and account management.
• Ensures accuracy of the daily reporting of business metrics to the customer and oversees daily maintenance of contract price file in accordance with contract agreement.
• Provides regular follow-up on all orders, deliveries and product inventories associated with customer account.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years industry experience.
• Experience in computer programs related to position.
• PM experience preferred in the Pipe, valves and fittings.
• Water/wastewater experience is a must.

Career Level Dimensions

Typical Training/Experience

• Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline.
• Generally 5-8 years of experience in a related field; certification is required in some areas OR MS/MA and generally 3-5 years of experience in a related field.
• Certification is required in some areas.

Problem Complexity

• Identifies key barriers/core problems and applies problem solving skills to deal
• creatively with complex situations.
• Troubleshoots and resolves complex problems.
• Makes decisions under conditions of uncertainty, sometimes with incomplete information, that
• produce effective end results.

Autonomy

• Independently performs assignments with instruction limited to the results expected.
• Determines and develops an approach to solutions.
• Receives technical guidance only on
• unusual or complex problems or issues.

Leadership

• May oversee the completion of projects and assignments, including planning, assigning,
• monitoring and reviewing progress and accuracy of work, evaluating results, etc.
• Contributes to employees' professional development but does not have hiring or firing authority.

Environmental Job Requirements

• Located in a comfortable indoor area.
• Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

This information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this role. It is not designed to contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this role. This description supersedes any previous or undated descriptions for this role. Management retains the right to add or change the duties of the position at any time.

Core & Main is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment at Core & Main is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence.  Core & Main does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship, or any other basis protected by law.

None of the questions in this application are intended to elicit information regarding any protected characteristics, nor imply any limitation, illegal preferences or discrimination based upon non-job-related information or protected characteristics.

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