Purchasing Agent

Coilcraft•Cary, IL

38d•$60,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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