Costing Specialist

ABOUT THE JOB

You will be responsible for managing multiple and complex inbound and outbound international research Bids across all methodologies through external vendors and internal Operations departments. You'll stay focused in order to ensure the Bid is executed within budget (if known from the start), in time and in all the required quality standards. You'll also have to provide specific consultation on international research's best practices

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review international research proposals for all methodologies and work with operations groups to lead the generation of operational plans, bids and costs that reflect the work required to meet project objectives.
• Contact field services in the appropriate global markets to obtain the most cost-effective price and highest quality work for international studies.
• Centralize and manage all translation work to align with company quality standards and project budgets.
• Participate in project kickoff meetings for all quoted & commissioned Bids to ensure all involved parties understand timelines, responsibilities and study specifications.
• Support research project teams by leveraging relationships with overseas suppliers to facilitate communications, troubleshooting and issue resolution.
• Provide when requested, technical and operational expertise to business sectors on international operations processes and capabilities across all methodologies.
• Partner with research and operations staff to address issues and/or make recommendations to improve performance on international research studies.

REQUIREMENTS

• You have university studies (Economics, Marketing, Sociology is an advantage)
• You demonstrate a minimum 2-3 years work experience (Project management and / or Bidding experience in marketing research or related field is a plus)
• You are fluent in English (advanced level)
• You have a good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel)
• You can work in a fast-paced environment, to meet all deadlines utilizing effective prioritization and time management skills
• You can provide entry-level consultation on international research's best practices
• You have effective communication and decision-making skills
• You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• You demonstrate adaptability and flexibility.

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Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

About NIQ

NIQ is the world's leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world's population.

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