About the role
Owens & Minor is a global healthcare solutions company providing essential products, services and technology solutions that support care delivery in leading hospitals, health systems and research centers around the world. For over 140 years, Owens & Minor has delivered comfort and confidence behind the scenes, so healthcare stays at the forefront, helping to make each day better for the hospitals, healthcare partners, and communities we serve. Powered by more than 14,000 teammates worldwide, Owens & Minor exists because every day, everywhere, Life Takes Care™.
Global Reach with a Local Touch
140+ years serving healthcare
Over 14,000 teammates worldwide
Serving healthcare partners in 80 countries
Manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Honduras, Mexico, Thailand and Ireland
40+ distribution centers
Portfolio of 300 propriety and branded product offerings
1,000 branded medical product suppliers
4,000 healthcare partners served
Benefits
Comprehensive Healthcare Plan - Medical, dental, and vision plans start on day one of employment for full-time teammates.
Educational Assistance - We offer educational assistance to all eligible teammates enrolled in an approved, accredited collegiate program.
Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Disability - We offer employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
Voluntary Supplemental Programs – We offer additional options to secure your financial future including supplemental life, hospitalization, critical illness, and other insurance programs.
Support for your Growing Family – Adoption assistance, fertility benefits (in medical plan) and parental leave are available for teammates planning for a family.
Health Savings Account (HSA) and 401(k) - We offer these voluntary financial programs to help teammates prepare for their future, as well as other voluntary benefits.
Paid Leave - In addition to sick days and short-term leave, we offer holidays, vacation days, personal days, and additional types of leave – including parental leave.
Well-Being – Also included in our offering is a Teammate Assistance Program (TAP), Calm Health, Cancer Resources Services, and discount programs – all at no cost to you.
The anticipated pay range for this position is: $22 - $30/h.
The actual compensation offered may vary based on job related factors such as experience, skills, education and location.
The Quoting Specialist is responsible for preparing accurate, timely, and competitive customer quotes by building bills of materials and supporting pricing execution for assigned sales territories or customer segments. This role serves as the primary quoting contact for Sales and collaborates closely with internal cross‑functional partners to ensure quotes align with customer needs, product requirements, and established pricing strategies.
The Quoting Specialist is a hands‑on, execution‑focused role that follows defined processes and standards, with technical guidance and workflow support provided by the Quoting Team Lead.
Key Responsibilities
Quote Preparation & Execution
Prepare customer quotes and project estimates by reviewing requests for proposals (RFPs), project plans, and individual quote requests.
Build and review bills of materials (BOMs) to determine appropriate products, quantities, and configurations.
Produce, revise, and distribute quotes for assigned sales territories or customers within required turnaround times.
Modify existing quotes to reflect quantity changes, product substitutions, or customer revisions.
Ensure product numbers, configurations, and pricing in Salesforce accurately reflect approved quoting strategies.
Sales & Customer Support
Serve as the primary quoting contact for assigned field sales representatives.
Collaborate daily with Sales via phone, email, and Salesforce to clarify scope, timing, and quoting requirements.
Build strong working relationships with sales partners and develop an understanding of territory dynamics, customers, competition, and pricing expectations.
Manage and maintain Salesforce contact records for assigned sales representatives.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Partner with Operations, Engineering, Finance, Contracts, Quality, Purchasing, and Manufacturing to obtain accurate product, cost, and pricing information.
Review existing quotations to validate pricing accuracy and compliance with current agreements and guidelines.
Escalate complex, non‑standard, or high‑risk quoting scenarios to the Quoting Team Lead as appropriate.
Systems, Data & Quality
Prepare and maintain all quotes, projects, and supporting documentation within Salesforce.
Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and completeness across quoting records.
Follow established quoting processes, approval paths, and documentation standards.
Maintain confidentiality of all company, customer, and pricing information.
Continuous Improvement & Team Support
Follow standard work and quoting best practices established by the Quoting Team Lead and Manager.
Identify recurring issues or inefficiencies and raise improvement opportunities to the Team Lead.
Support onboarding and training of new quoting team members as requested.
Adhere to company policies, compliance requirements, and core values.
Required Qualifications
Degree in Business, Technical Program, Operations, or related field or equivalent experience.
Prior experience in quoting, estimating, pricing, sales support, or a related role.
Proficiency in CRM systems, preferably Salesforce.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
Excellent organizational, time‑management, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple quotes and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in manufacturing, healthcare products, or regulated environments.
Familiarity with bills of materials and product configuration concepts.
Experience supporting field sales organizations.
Quoting Specialist Expectations
Executes quoting tasks independently within established guidelines
Owns accuracy and completeness of assigned quotes
Escalates exceptions and complex scenarios appropriately
Partners effectively with Sales and cross‑functional teams
Builds technical knowledge in preparation for future Team Lead responsibilities
If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis.
Owens & Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.
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