Contract Pricing Analyst

Job description

The purpose of the analyst position is to provide modeling and analytic support within pricing exercises requested by the BSD contract sales organization. Execution of these responsibilities is done in a consultative environment, providing data-driven knowledge and guidance to promote price optimization that ensures customer loyalty. The analyst also works as a resource that infuses overall corporate strategy into the pricing process, assessing and working to avoid risk and exposure. This includes recommending optimal pricing structures, and often executing the set up of those structures through templates, loading into various work streams and systems. 1. Provides analytics and strategic recommendations for pricing decisions on complex accounts, supporting field sales in delivering profitable growth. Suggests effective pricing strategies and structures on proposals, molding them to our constantly evolving business practices. 2. Facilitates conference calls with sales, legal and contract administration to proactively suggest pricing scenarios that represent appropriate price target setting and adherence/compliance to pricing approval requirements. Assists in navigating Sales through evolving processes designed to maintain compliance with policy, reporting and approval systems. 3. Ensures all analysis contains strategic product selection. This includes accurately cross referenced customer item lists, working toward products in the Office Depot assortment that will best fit the individual customer and their unique proposal, as well as viable alternate items to maximize margin and encourage customer adoption with savings. Associates degree or equivalent work experience. 1-3 years experience creating pricing models/or in related field. 2+ yrs general business experience. Experience analyzing how changes in gross profit impacts account profitability. Reviewing legal documents Pay, Benefits and Work Schedule: Office Depot offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits packages, which includes a 401(k) and more, best-In-class office products & services, as well as comprehensive development programs. We are an innovative, high-performance company. Working in our stores provides you with unlimited possibilities to start or expand your career. For immediate consideration for this exciting position, please click the Apply Now button. Equal Employment Opportunity: Office Depot is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, veteran's status, disability, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. Celebrating 25 years as a leading global provider of office supplies and services, Office Depot provides business solutions to millions of customers around the globe. For the local corner store as well as Fortune 500 companies, Office Depot provides supplies and services to its customers through 1,678 worldwide retail stores, a dedicated sales force, top-rated catalogs and global e-commerce operations. Office Depot has annual sales of approximately $11.5 billion, and employs about 39,000 associates around the world. The Company provides more office supplies and services to more customers in more countries than any other company, and currently sells to customers directly or through affiliates in 61 countries. Supporting the business world is a challenging job. True solutions require much more than pushing a button – which is why at Office Depot, we depend on each other. With a job here, you’ll experience a fast-paced culture of accountability and professionalism enriched with opportunities, respect, and a bit of fun. We’re a company that genuinely cares about our people’s success, which is why you’ll find all the tools to support your potential in a career at Office Depot. Learn more about a job with Office Depot today!