About this role
BUILD STRONG SUPPLIER PARTNERSHIPS AT COILCRAFT
Position: Purchasing Specialist Location: Cary, Illinois
Coilcraft, Inc. is a privately held global manufacturer headquartered in Cary, Illinois, with a 75+ year reputation for quality and engineering excellence. Our high-performance magnetic components serve customers across telecommunications, computing, automotive, broadband communications, and consumer electronics worldwide. We are seeking a Purchasing Agent to join our Purchasing team. In this role, you'll help develop and manage a reliable supplier base while working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations to ensure materials meet Coilcraft's expectations for quality, cost, availability, and delivery.
About the Role and Your Impact
- Identify, evaluate, select, and develop suppliers that meet requirements for cost, quality, delivery, availability, and reliability
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing suppliers
- Support supplier qualification activities, data collection and analysis, reporting, and corrective and preventive actions
- Identify opportunities to improve material value, quality, processing, and overall cost
- Initiate supply agreements and support procurement activities for materials used in manufacturing operations
- Investigate supplier-related issues, perform root cause analysis, and coordinate corrective actions
- Work with Engineering and Operations to maintain and improve material specifications while reducing product variation, processing costs, and scrap
- Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to involve suppliers early in new product development and product modification initiatives
- Visit suppliers as needed to evaluate capabilities, quality, processes, and opportunities for improvement
- Administer online purchasing systems and maintain accurate purchasing and supplier information
- Support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the supply chain
Who We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 2–5 years of purchasing or procurement experience within a manufacturing environment preferred
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to develop productive relationships with suppliers and internal departments
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Preferred Skills
- Experience with MRP or ERP systems
- Knowledge of inventory control and materials management
- Familiarity with ISO/IATF 16949 requirements
- Experience with purchasing and shipping processes
- Experience with supplier qualification, development, and corrective actions
- Experience working directly with Engineering and Manufacturing teams
- Familiarity with supplier negotiations and supply agreements
Why You'll Love Working at Coilcraft
- Play an important role in supporting a global manufacturing organization
- Develop relationships with suppliers while working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations
- Gain exposure to supplier development, sourcing, quality, and new product initiatives
- Join a stable, privately held company with a 75+ year history
- Work in a collaborative environment where your decisions directly impact quality, cost, and manufacturing performance
- Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) with company match, and profit sharing
Benefits
- 401(k) Matching
- Dental Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Profit Sharing
- Vision Insurance
Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability / Veteran This position may require compliance with ITAR export regulations; applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
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