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

GOGcG; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual salary

Health coverage

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

Wellness programs

Dental and vision plans

ID theft protection

Pet insurance

Job summary

GCG Data Center Solutions in Illinois is seeking a Quoting & Purchasing Specialist to lead quoting and purchasing for cable and electro-mechanical assemblies, coordinating with Sales Support, Engineering, and Operations.

The role requires 3+ years in cable assembly or related fields, strong MS Office skills, and experience with quoting software. Hybrid work from our Rosemont headquarters.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in cable assembly, manufacturing, engineering, or technical customer service.
• Demonstrated knowledge of cable assembly processes and suppliers.
• Experience communicating with customers and suppliers.
• Proficient in MS Office and quoting software.

Responsibilities

• Review RFQ packages and prepare quote information for engineering review.
• Coordinate costing for cable and electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Load BOMs and manage quote logs and documentation.
• Interpret drawings and customer requirements, ensure accuracy.
• Lead quote meetings and support related purchasing needs.

Skills

3+ years experience

Cable assembly knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Quoting software experience

Strong written and verbal comms

Multitasking in fast-paced env

Tools

MS Office (Excel/Word)

MS Windows

Quoting software

Job description

Overview

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 role offers a hybrid work arrangement from our headquarters office located at 8550 W. Bryn Mawr Ave Rosemont, IL 60631.

What you’ll do

• 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

What you’ll bring

• 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

What we offer

• 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) to get you the coverage you need

• 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 to support personal well-being and family needs

• Wellness & Support Programs:Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness incentives, and telehealth access

• Extras That Matter:Dental and vision plans, FSAs/HSAs with company contributions, pet insurance, legal services, and ID theft protection for peace of mind

• An employee-centric company that values and truly appreciates our most important asset: You!

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.

GCG is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. These duties and responsibilities listed above are judged to be "essential functions" in terms of the Americans With Disabilities Act, or ADA. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Furthermore, the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person.