Pricing / Costing Analyst
MMT Alliance
Job Description
Job Description
You are responsible for building accurate, competitive, and strategic cost models for every tender. You will: Translate sourcing, logistics, and operational inputs into clear pricing structures. Ensure every bid is commercially competitive and financially viable. Protect margins while maintaining a strong chance of winning. You are not just pricing — you are driving commercial success.
Key Responsibilities
- Costing & Pricing Development: Build detailed cost models for each tender, including: Product sourcing costs, Logistics and shipping costs, Duties, taxes, and delivery expenses, Operational and overhead costs.
- Commercial Strategy: Develop pricing that balances: Competitiveness, Profitability, Risk. Adjust pricing strategies based on: Market conditions, Client expectations, Tender evaluation criteria.
- Collaboration: Work closely with: Sourcing & Supplier Manager, Bid Strategy & Qualification Lead, Tender / Bid Specialist, Logistics & Delivery teams. Ensure all inputs are aligned and accurate.
- Financial Accuracy & Risk Control: Identify risks such as: Underpricing, Cost overruns, Currency fluctuations, Logistics uncertainties. Apply buffers and controls where required.
- Data & Systems: Maintain pricing models and data in: Excel / financial tools, CRM / project systems (Zoho / ClickUp / SharePoint). Track: Historical pricing, Win/loss data, Margin performance.
Performance Expectations
- Deliver accurate costings within tight deadlines.
- Maintain zero critical pricing errors.
- Ensure margin targets are met or exceeded.
- Contribute directly to: Higher win rates, Strong profitability, Sustainable growth.
Who You Are
You are: Highly analytical and detail-oriented. Strong in numbers, logic, and financial thinking. Commercially aware — you understand pricing strategy. Structured, disciplined, and precise. Calm under pressure and deadline-driven. You are comfortable: Owning financial outcomes. Working with complex, multi-variable cost models. Making judgement calls that impact profitability.
Requirements
- Proven experience in: Pricing, costing, financial analysis, or commercial roles.
- Strong understanding of: Cost structures and pricing strategies. Procurement and supply chain cost components.
- Advanced skills in: Excel / financial modelling.
- Ability to: Analyse complex data quickly. Build accurate and structured cost models.
- Familiarity with: Tendering environments (UN, NGO, or government) is an advantage.
- Strong English communication skills.
How to Apply
Please submit: Your CV, A brief summary of your experience. Subject Line: Pricing / Costing Analyst – MMT Alliance