.Associate - Bids and Quotes NAThe Opportunity:To be part of a multi-disciplined team providing quotation support to our internal and external customers via email and chat. The team will consist of more than 50 associates from a variety of specialties.What We're Looking For:Education:High school diploma or GED required, bachelor's degree a plus.Experience:2-3 years background in quotes/customer service-related activities preferred.Necessary Skills:Must be able to communicate in English (C1 level, verbal and written).Should be able to handle and operate under pressure.Excellent work ethic and interpersonal skills.Excellent analytical skills.Organizational and computer skills with proficiency in MS Word and Excel.Ability to organize and prioritize work.Detail-oriented.Unyielding integrity.Willingness and ability to quickly learn new technical skills and information.Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.Analytical and critical thinking.Collaboration and teamwork.Continual improvement and innovation.Customer focus.Developing people.Driving results.Adhere to VWR's policies, procedures, rules, and guidelines.Uphold VWR culture and values at all times.How You Will Thrive and Create an Impact:Understand departmental standards and procedures and help to ensure that quality standards are met.Create quotations following customer instructions.Perform pricing by analyzing various aspects of pricing.Provide quotations within a strict timeframe.Perform specific monthly projects as appropriate.Understand different product lines and quoting strategies.Interact with different internal departments to ensure requirements are met.Interact with customers and vendors over calls to obtain relevant details for quoting.Interact live on Click to Chat with sales team and customers.Perform routine maintenance.Complete assignments on time.Assist with special projects, as requested.Disclaimer:The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.Why Avantor?Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills, and grow your career at Avantor