Quoting & Purchasing Specialist - GCG Data Center Solutions - Chicago, IL - Hybrid

GCG is continuing to grow a specialized team focused on supporting data center customers and partners as they plan, source, and deploy critical infrastructure. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement from our headquarters office located at 8550 W. Bryn Mawr Ave Rosemont, IL 60631.

About the role

We're seeking a Quoting & Purchasing Specialist to play a key role in the quoting and purchasing processes for cable assemblies, electro-mechanical assemblies, and related infrastructure solutions. You will review customer RFQ packages, interpret technical documentation, coordinate costing inputs, confirm quantities and material requirements, and prepare quote information for final Engineering review and customer submittal. When quotes are finalized and approved, you will work with suppliers to purchase materials, identifying the best options based on quality, price, and lead time to ensure swift production and customer satisfaction.

You will collaborate closely with Sales Support, Customer Service, Engineering, Operations, and technical customer contacts to ensure quote packages are accurate, complete, and aligned with customer requirements. This role is ideal for someone detail-oriented, technically curious, comfortable working with drawings and specifications, and able to manage multiple quoting priorities in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Review customer RFQ packages and prepare quote information for Engineering review and submittal
• Coordinate and determine costing for cable assemblies, electro-mechanical assemblies, and related products
• Review, confirm, and organize quote data for accuracy and completeness
• Interpret prints, drawings, specifications, and customer requirements
• Confirm quantities for linear products and related materials
• Identify materials, availability, and potential alternate options to support timely purchasing of products when quotes are finalized and approved
• Determine tooling needs, tooling availability, test requirements, and fixture needs
• Identify and document exceptions, deviations, or clarifications related to customer specifications
• Keep Customer Service and Sales Support stakeholders informed of RFQ status
• Communicate directly with customer technical contacts as needed while ensuring Customer Service resources remain informed and involved
• Maintain applicable quote documentation in shared folders and systems
• Load BOMs, routings, and raw materials for new products
• Update and manage the quote log, including follow-up with Customer Service as needed
• Lead quote meetings when required
• Support production-related purchasing and other departmental needs as workload allows
• Support company quality policies and safety initiatives as they apply to the Assembly Division

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in cable assembly, Manufacturing, Engineering, or technical customer service
• Demonstrated knowledge of cable assembly process and product technologies (preferred)
• Strong familiarity with cable assembly raw material suppliers (preferred)
• Experience communicating with Customers and Suppliers
• Demonstrated experience with MS-Office (MS Excel, MS Word) and MS-Windows
• Experience using quoting software
• Strong written and verbal communications
• Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively
• Strong attention to detail

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary ranging from $60,000 to $75,000 dependent on relevant experience within an engineered-to-order environment
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Multiple medical plan options (CDHP and PPO)
• Robust Financial Security: Company-paid life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, plus options for supplemental critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans
• Generous Time Off: PTO plan with paid holidays, paid parental leave, and paid compassionate care leave
• Wellness & Support Programs: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness incentives, and telehealth access
• Dental and vision plans
• FSAs/HSAs with company contributions
• Pet insurance, legal services, and ID theft protection

About GCG Data Center Solutions

GCG Data Center Solutions supports hyperscale and colocation data center customers with communication, power, and automation solutions designed for reliability, scalability, and speed. Backed by more than 65 years of industry experience, GCG offers a broad portfolio of data center infrastructure solutions, including low- and medium-voltage cabling, conveyance, custom prefabricated power whips, cable assemblies, electro-mechanical assemblies, and value-added services.

Our team helps customers address the practical challenges of data center deployment, including installation efficiency, material readiness, build sequencing, quality, lead times, and technical complexity. Through solutions such as Paige GameChanger®, Connect-Air, Cobra X-Flex® Cables, custom kitting, labeling, testing, and UL-certified assembly capabilities, we help customers and partners move projects forward with confidence.