Purchasing Agent

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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