Strategic Purchasing Specialist: Supplier Development

Coilcraft; Cary (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Matching

Health Insurance

Profit Sharing

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Coilcraft, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Agent to join our Cary, Illinois team. You will identify, develop, and manage suppliers to meet quality, cost, availability, and delivery targets while collaborating closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations.

You will support supplier qualification, data analysis, and corrective actions, and help drive continuous improvement across the supply chain. Strong Excel, communication, and multitasking skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 2–5 years of purchasing or procurement experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and data analysis ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to develop supplier relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and develop suppliers meeting cost, quality, delivery, and reliability requirements.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships and support supplier qualification activities.
• Drive cost reduction, value improvement, and supplier performance improvement.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Operations to optimize materials specs and reduce variation.

Skills

Excel

Analytical

Communication

Relationship-building

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Related field

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Inventory management software

Job description

Coilcraft, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Agent to join our Cary, Illinois team. You will identify, develop, and manage suppliers to meet quality, cost, availability, and delivery targets while collaborating closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations.

You will support supplier qualification, data analysis, and corrective actions, and help drive continuous improvement across the supply chain. Strong Excel, communication, and multitasking skills are essential.