Pricing Analyst

About the role

The Senior Pricing Analyst at Irca Group is responsible for driving pricing accuracy and commercial profitability across a diverse portfolio of premium ingredients. This role owns the end-to-end process of transforming complex market data into actionable pricing strategies that support growth objectives. You will own the creation of detailed quotations and tenders, ensuring every proposal reflects current market dynamics and internal cost realities with precision. Success in this position means acting as a critical safeguard against margin erosion by identifying risks before agreements are finalized. The analyst serves as a key strategic partner to sales and procurement, translating financial constraints into clear commercial choices. This position requires a high degree of ownership over process integrity and the data that drives decision-making across the ingredient business. You will own the questioning of existing methodologies to uncover efficiencies and establish best practices for the pricing function. The role demands resilience and initiative, as you will own the responsibility of meeting tight deadlines without compromising the quality or compliance of pricing outputs.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Analyze detailed commercial requests and translate them into precise pricing structures by evaluating cost components and market variables.
• Generate and maintain dynamic quote templates that automatically adjust for fluctuations in ingredient costs, market trends, and raw material volatility.
• Serve as the primary financial advisor to Sales Teams, providing data-driven narratives that clarify complex product options and the implications of strategic choices.
• Coordinate closely with the Procurement department to validate ingredient costs, monitor supply chain availability, and ensure quotations align with market conditions.
• Craft competitive tender documentation that balances the need to win business with the protection of internal profitability and margin targets.
• Implement and optimize the rollout of Salesforce CPQ systems to streamline configuration, approval workflows, and booking processes for increased operational efficiency.
• Review finalized agreements to ensure strict alignment with company policy, contractual terminology, and declared pricing frameworks.
• Deliver analytical reports on margin analysis and historical booking patterns to empower internal partners with strategic insights for decision-making.
• Monitor currency fluctuations and raw material costs continuously to proactively adjust pricing recommendations and risk assessments.
• Manage multiple pricing requests simultaneously using organized methodologies that prioritize accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery under pressure.
• Act as a liaison between finance objectives and sales execution, ensuring that commercial activities remain financially sound and strategically aligned.
• Question existing pricing processes to identify improvements and drive continuous enhancements across the pricing lifecycle.

Requirements

• You continuously monitor currency fluctuations and the cost of raw materials relevant to the product portfolio to ensure pricing remains accurate and competitive.
• You manage multiple requests simultaneously with high efficiency, demonstrating the ability to prioritize tasks without sacrificing quality.
• You employ organized methodologies and demonstrate strict attention to accuracy, particularly when operating under tight deadlines and high-pressure situations.
• You maintain a high level of comfort with enterprise software tools to handle complex data management and generate insightful reports.
• You understand contractual terminology thoroughly to maintain consistent and compliant booking practices with internal and external partners.
• You operate effectively in a B2B environment, engaging with industrial clients and independent artisanal producers with professionalism and expertise.
• You uphold the financial integrity of commercial agreements by ensuring all pricing outputs adhere to internal policies and strategic objectives.
• You build robust cross-functional relationships, collaborating seamlessly with Sales, Procurement, and Finance to achieve shared business goals.

Nice to have

• Prior experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning systems is advantageous for integrating data flows and automating workflows.
• Specific knowledge of Salesforce CPQ is a distinct advantage that enables faster onboarding and more effective system utilization.

Practical notes

• Location is Gallarate, Italy, requiring the candidate to be based on-site at the primary operational hub.
• Engagement is structured as a Permanent Full-Time role, offering long-term career stability within the organization.
• Compensation is specified as a fixed annual rate of 40,000.00 EUR, reflecting the scope and responsibility of the position.