Hawarden Purchasing Associate

Coilcraft; Hawarden (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Coilcraft, located in Hawarden, Iowa, seeks a dependable Purchasing Associate. This role involves handling transactions, creating purchase orders, and ensuring excellent communication with vendors and team members.

The ideal candidate is organized, motivated, and skilled in Microsoft Excel. The position requires lifting up to 50 lbs and includes a pre-employment physical and drug test. Join a team dedicated to high-quality performance in a fast-paced environment!

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and basic computer programs.
• Motivated, reliable, with the ability to take initiative.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Ability to stay organized in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle incoming and outgoing transactions.
• Create and manage purchase orders.
• Communicate with vendors and team members.
• Provide great customer service internally and externally.
• Review data to support purchasing needs.
• Prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Organization skills

Job description

Coilcraft is a successful company that has been in this location for over 70 years, has a worldwide reputation for high-quality passive electronic components. Coilcraft operates in a wide range of industries, including telecommunications, computers, automotive, broadband communications and consumer electronics. We're looking for a dependable, detail-oriented person to join our team as a Purchasing Associate! If you enjoy staying organized, working with data, and keeping things running smoothly, this could be a great fit.

What you'll do:

• Handle incoming and outgoing transactions
• Create and manage purchase orders
• Work with vendors and communicate with team members across the company
• Provide great customer service (both inside and outside the company)
• Review and analyze data to help support purchasing needs
• Stay organized, prioritize tasks, and juggle multiple responsibilities

What we're looking for:

• Microsoft Excel and basic computer programs necessary
• Someone who’s motivated, reliable, and can take initiative
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to stay organized and keep up in a busy environment

Physical side of the job:

• Will be on your feet at times throughout the day
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs

If you like a fast-paced environment and enjoy being part of a team that keeps things moving, we'd love to hear from you!

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran

A pre-employment physical and drug test is required, and a background check is conducted for final applicants. This position may require compliance with ITAR export regulations; the applicant must be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident status.