Quoting & Purchasing Specialist - GCG Data Center Solutions - New Berlin, WI

GOGcG•New Berlin, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

GCG is continuing to grow a specialized team focused on supporting data center customers and partners as they plan, source, and deploy critical infrastructure! To support those efforts, we're currently 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. As our Quoting & Purchasing Specialist, you'll 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 have been finalized and approved, you will work with our suppliers to purchase the materials needed, identifying best materials options based on quality, price, and lead time to ensure swift production that supports customer satisfaction. You will work closely with Sales Support, Customer Service, Engineering, Operations, and technical customer contacts to help ensure quote packages are accurate, complete, and aligned with customer requirements. This is a strong fit for someone who is detail-oriented, technically curious, comfortable working with drawings and specifications, and able to manage multiple quoting priorities in a fast-moving environment. This is an onsite role at our offices located in New Berlin, WI.

Requirements

Engineering degree or 3 years of experience in cable assembly, Manufacturing, Engineering, or technical customer service
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

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated knowledge of cable assembly process and product technologies preferred
Strong familiarity with cable assembly raw material suppliers preferred

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 when appropriate to support timely purchasing of products when quote has been 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 the appropriate 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

Benefits

Competitive annual salary
Multiple medical plan options (CDHP and PPO)
Company-paid life and disability insurance
401(k) with company match
Options for supplemental critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans
PTO plan with paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Paid compassionate care leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Wellness incentives
Telehealth access
Dental and vision plans
FSAs/HSAs with company contributions
Pet insurance
Legal services
ID theft protection