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 reliabilityDevelop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing suppliersSupport supplier qualification activities, data collection and analysis, reporting, and corrective and preventive actionsIdentify opportunities to improve material value, quality, processing, and overall costInitiate supply agreements and support procurement activities for materials used in manufacturing operationsInvestigate supplier-related issues, perform root cause analysis, and coordinate corrective actionsWork with Engineering and Operations to maintain and improve material specifications while reducing product variation, processing costs, and scrapCollaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to involve suppliers early in new product development and product modification initiativesVisit suppliers as needed to evaluate capabilities, quality, processes, and opportunities for improvementAdminister online purchasing systems and maintain accurate purchasing and supplier informationSupport 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 experience2–5 years of purchasing or procurement experience within a manufacturing environment preferredStrong Microsoft Excel skillsStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilitiesEffective written and verbal communication skillsAbility to develop productive relationships with suppliers and internal departmentsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Preferred Skills Experience with MRP or ERP systemsKnowledge of inventory control and materials managementFamiliarity with ISO/IATF 16949 requirementsExperience with purchasing and shipping processesExperience with supplier qualification, development, and corrective actionsExperience working directly with Engineering and Manufacturing teamsFamiliarity with supplier negotiations and supply agreements Why You'll Love Working at Coilcraft Play an important role in supporting a global manufacturing organizationDevelop relationships with suppliers while working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and OperationsGain exposure to supplier development, sourcing, quality, and new product initiativesJoin a stable, privately held company with a 75+ year historyWork in a collaborative environment where your decisions directly impact quality, cost, and manufacturing performanceComprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) with company match, and profit sharing Benefits 401(k) MatchingDental InsuranceDisability InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending AccountHealth InsuranceHealth Savings AccountLife InsurancePaid HolidaysPaid Time OffProfit SharingVision Insurance Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability / Veteran This position may require compliance with ITAR export regulations; applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.