Quoting & Purchasing Specialist

GCG

Quoting and purchasing specialist supporting GCG’s data center infrastructure solutions. Reviewing RFQs, costing cable assemblies, and sourcing materials for engineered-to-order production.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeRosemont • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cable assembly processes and product technologies, with strong capabilities in quoting, customer communication, and documentation management. Proficient in using quoting software and MS-Office tools to support accurate and timely quote preparation and customer service.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cable Assembly Process KnowledgeQuoting Software ExperienceMS-Office ProficiencyCustomer Communication SkillsAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Cable AssemblyCosting AnalysisQuote PreparationPrint InterpretationBOM Management

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationMulti-tasking Ability

Tools & Technologies

Quoting SoftwareMS-ExcelMS-WordMS-Windows

Industry Keywords

Electro-Mechanical AssembliesCustomer RFQManufacturingTechnical Customer ServiceQuality Policies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review customer RFQ packages and prepare quote information for Engineering review and customer 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 alternate options to support timely purchasing after quote approval
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 with customer technical contacts while keeping Customer Service informed
Maintain quote documentation in 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
Lead quote meetings when required
Support production-related purchasing and other departmental needs
Support company quality policies and safety initiatives for the Assembly Division

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive annual salary ranging from $60,000 to $75,000
Multiple medical plan options (CDHP and PPO)
Company-paid life and disability insurance
401(k) with company match
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
Employee-centric company that values and truly appreciates employees