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Cost Manager

Sonepar USA Inc · Houston, TX · posted 10 days ago

In short: Cost Manager at Sonepar USA Inc in Houston, TX, posted 10 days ago.

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Houston, TXlocation

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10 days agoposted

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The job

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Employer	Sonepar USA Inc
Location	Houston, Texas
Field	Operations and Management › Executive and general management
Level	Senior Level
Source category	Business Operations
Posted	2026-10-29 (10 days ago)
Work arrangement	On-site at the location listed
Pay	Not published in the source listing

Job description

There's a Place for You at Crawford Electric Supply.

A career at Crawford Electric Supply is more than a job. You're investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Crawford Electric Supply offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building - you can find it here. We operate throughout the southeast region of the United States, and are part of the Sonepar group, the world's #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.

Being "Powered by Difference" means we respect and value diverse perspectives. Crawford Electric Supply we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

It's time to energize your future! Don't miss out on this electrifying opportunity - apply today! Stay connected with us - follow our journey, job openings, and latest news on LinkedIn and Facebook.

Position:

Cost Manager

Location:

Houston, TX, Dallas TX

About Crawford:

If you are looking for a company who is committed to building a relationship with you, who encourages having fun at work, who is powered by difference, and who is passionate about your future, it's time to apply at Crawford Electric Supply. Known in the electrical distribution industry for being a great place to work and build a career, Crawford prides itself on being a business partner rather than just an electrical supplier to its customers. Everyday Crawford associates provide the best customer experience while at the same time offering the widest variety of electrical products on the market. For the past 30 years, Crawford has built a culture of growth, opportunity, innovative thinking, and stability for its employees by truly living up to the company motto of, "Whatever it Takes!" through our mindset competencies below:

Adapt: Effectively embrace new situation and people

Dare: Appropriately challenge the status quo

Learn: Learn from others, from mistakes, and self-improve

Responsibilities

PURPOSE

Costing Manager takes ownership of maintaining Opco product and costing within Eclipse, ensures costs and product files are accurate, monitors vendor price increases, and reviews costs to meet company profitability goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Management of the product file team to ensure accurate costing, product descriptions, and vendor information in our ERP.
Work with vendors to ensure that timely and accurate cost files are being received.
Ensure effective communication of vendor price increases to the organization.
Review and analyze all vendor price adjustments to validate the file, understand the impact and identify cost disparities across our footprint.
Takes ownership of maintaining and developing Crawford's costing within Eclipse.
Work with Pricing and Inventory Director to unify stock cost pricing across our organization.
Assist Purchasing, pricing or sales leadership on ad hock cost analysis.
Maintain and keep accurate vendor cross references and assist in cost comparisons for vendor conversions.
Develop and maintain vendor relations to ensure company receives support and favorable costs in our markets.
Identify SPA opportunities and present opportunities to Sales Leadership and Pricing Director.
Identify stock cost opportunities on like products and present profitable solutions
Review costs and provide analysis as necessary with feedback from Sales personnel and customers.
Review product lines as needed to ensure that the most up-to-date information is available, duplicates are merged, and costs are correct.
Maintain and develop sell groups
Possess a good working knowledge of the Eclipse system and powerBi as it relates to purchasing/pricing functions and reporting.
Develop or use systems to organize and keep track of information and activities.
Set priorities with an appropriate sense of what is most important and plan with an appropriate and realistic sense of the time demand involved.
Monitor daily work habits and determine areas for improvement.
Plan daily tasks and goals that align with the company's strategic direction.
Provide excellent customer service.
Interact with vendors and internal branch personnel in a courteous and professional manner.
Represent Crawford's best interest when engaging with suppliers.
Attend meetings and trainings as requested by manager, company, or vendors.

Qualifications

4 year college degree preferred

3 + years or more related experience in the Electrical industry with extensive knowledge of electrical products and distribution
Advanced knowledge of MS Excel for pricing and cost analysis
Intermediate knowledge of MS Word, MS Outlook and PowerBI
Eclipse (Crawford's ERP) experience preferred
Ability to calculate discounts, percentages, and other basic math

Environment

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Crawford is an equal opportunity employer

Crawford is a subsidiary of Sonepar USA.

What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

Healthcare plans
Dental & vision
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
401(k) retirement savings with company match
Professional and personal development programs

Opportunity to become a shareholder
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
Robust wellness program
Gym reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We're proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

Ready to join the fun? Apply today and become part of the Crawford Crew - where we work hard, laugh often, and always have a spark to share!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or email recruiting@sonepar-us.com.

EEO is the Law

Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. To learn more, Click here.

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision

Sonepar follows Executive Order 11246, including the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. To learn more, Click here.

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About the role

This is a Senior Level role in the Operations and Management field (Executive and general management) at Sonepar USA Inc. Senior roles usually expect substantial experience, ownership of results and often the ability to guide others.

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The city

The job is in Houston, TX. Below is what the official statistics say about living and working there.

How Houston compares. Among the 120 largest places in Texas, Houston is #1 by population, #114 for homeownership (#1 = highest), #88 for household income (#1 = highest), #49 for college degrees (#1 = most). Its county, Harris County, is #9 of 254 counties for average pay ($88,554).

The place in numbers

Houston has 2,328,253 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 7.7% of the population of Texas. It covers 641 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 3,634 people per square mile. The median age is 34.4, 3% younger than the state median (34.4 against 35.6).

Housing

The median gross rent is $1,361 a month (rent plus utilities), about the same as the state median ($1,361 against $1,403). Over a year that is 25.2% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $277,800, which is 4.3 times the median household income ($64,813). 42.1% of households own their home, 33% below the state average (42.1% against 62.6%). A low ownership share points to a rental-heavy market with more apartments and shorter stays.

Work and pay

The Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metropolitan area has 3,289,720 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $49,410 a year, 3% below the national median ($49,410 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are office and administrative support (379,010 jobs, median $45,850); transportation and material moving (314,010 jobs, median $43,570); food preparation and serving related (307,980 jobs, median $28,530). The area is most specialised in architecture and engineering (1.4 times) and construction and extraction (1.3 times), where the share of workers is above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are management ($126,630) and legal ($105,240). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Harris County was 4.6%. 67.1% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Harris County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.

Getting around

Among workers, 67.7% drive alone, 3.2% use public transit, 2.0% walk, 13.0% work from home. 15.7% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 7% below the state average (15.7% against 16.9%).

People and education

36.6% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 8% above the state share (36.6% against 33.8%). 29.3% of residents were born outside the United States, 67% above the state share (29.3% against 17.6%). The poverty rate is 19.9%, 44% above the state rate (19.9% against 13.8%).

Climate

The warmest month is Aug, averaging 84°F (29.0°C), and the coolest is Jan at 51°F (10.3°C). About 1,246 mm (49 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Oct is the wettest month (128 mm) and Feb the driest (69 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.

Nearby cities to compare

Closest cities in this guide: Pearland (16 miles, rent 37% higher); Channelview (16 miles, rent 6% lower); Pasadena (17 miles, rent 11% lower); Atascocita (18 miles, rent 36% higher). Rent differences are against Houston; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.

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Where to live

CITY Official statistics Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year (via Census Reporter) · Data: ACS 2020–2024

Places within 50 miles (straight line) of Houston, TX that have a guide, with what living there costs. No pay estimate is shown because the title did not match one occupation.

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Place ⇅	Distance from the job city ⇅	Median rent ⇅	Median home value ⇅	Median household income ⇅	Commute 45+ min ⇅	Rent as % of occupation pay ⇅	Open jobs there ⇅
Houston, TX	0 mi	$1,361	$277,800	$64,813	15.7%	n/a	Jobs
Pearland, TX	16 mi	$1,860	$356,300	$118,842	25.6%	n/a	—
Channelview, TX	16 mi	$1,279	$195,900	$64,422	19.9%	n/a	—
Pasadena, TX	17 mi	$1,213	$209,600	$64,927	17.5%	n/a	—
Atascocita, TX	18 mi	$1,849	$307,400	$118,226	33.6%	n/a	Jobs
Deer Park, TX	18 mi	$1,318	$264,600	$100,382	14.3%	n/a	—
Missouri City, TX	18 mi	$1,931	$311,400	$94,390	20.2%	n/a	—
Mission Bend, TX	18 mi	$1,747	$233,800	$67,282	24.9%	n/a	—
Spring, TX	19 mi	$1,711	$231,500	$88,997	28.1%	n/a	—
Sugar Land, TX	20 mi	$1,957	$430,200	$136,217	21.1%	n/a	—
La Porte, TX	22 mi	$1,378	$234,600	$80,753	14.9%	n/a	—
Friendswood, TX	22 mi	$1,688	$420,100	$126,508	20.6%	n/a	—
Baytown, TX	25 mi	$1,307	$197,300	$59,910	16.9%	n/a	Jobs
League City, TX	26 mi	$1,684	$360,000	$121,099	23.3%	n/a	—
The Woodlands, TX	28 mi	$1,822	$511,700	$140,701	20.9%	n/a	—
Fulshear, TX	31 mi	$1,952	$572,700	$187,035	39.7%	n/a	—
Rosenberg, TX	31 mi	$1,379	$219,100	$65,668	21.9%	n/a	—
Conroe, TX	38 mi	$1,393	$309,600	$76,206	20.7%	n/a	—
Texas City, TX	38 mi	$1,307	$217,300	$68,776	15.6%	n/a	—
Galveston, TX	49 mi	$1,298	$326,000	$55,631	11.8%	n/a	—

Career paths

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Distances

CITY Calculation (straight line) Source: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (coordinates) · Data: 2024

How far Houston, TX is from the 20 largest US cities, in straight-line miles (not driving distance). Click a column to sort.

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From ⇅	Straight-line distance (miles) ⇅	Population of that city ⇅
Houston, TX	0 mi	2,328,253
Austin, TX	146 mi	979,539
San Antonio, TX	190 mi	1,479,835
Dallas, TX	223 mi	1,307,930
Fort Worth, TX	237 mi	963,194
Oklahoma City, OK	412 mi	697,125
Jacksonville, FL	821 mi	977,670
Indianapolis, IN	866 mi	885,860
Denver, CO	874 mi	718,877
Charlotte, NC	926 mi	903,844
Chicago, IL	937 mi	2,711,226
Columbus, OH	993 mi	914,802
Phoenix, AZ	1,015 mi	1,642,323
San Diego, CA	1,298 mi	1,389,526
Philadelphia, PA	1,343 mi	1,579,706
Los Angeles, CA	1,379 mi	3,857,263
New York, NY	1,419 mi	8,483,844
San Jose, CA	1,602 mi	990,138
San Francisco, CA	1,673 mi	830,235
Seattle, WA	1,888 mi	754,195

Nearby cities with open jobs (within 120 miles)

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City ⇅	Straight-line distance ⇅	Open jobs ⇅
Atascocita, TX	18 mi	2
Cypress, TX	22 mi	1
Baytown, TX	25 mi	3
Angleton, TX	42 mi	1

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What is the Cost Manager job at Sonepar USA Inc?

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Median rent in Houston is $1,361 a month and median household income $64,813 (ACS 2020–2024).

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Wages and projections: BLS OEWS (May 2025) and Employment Projections 2025–35.
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