Senior Buyer

What does a cell phone in your pocket, a spaceship, and an electric vehicle have in common?

Ellsworth Adhesives specs in materials in each of those products!

Ellsworth Corporation, a global, industry leading distributor of specialty chemicals and equipment and adhesive manufacturer currently has a Senior Buyer opportunity at Ellsworth Adhesives. This role reports into our Specialty Chemical Distribution (SCD) Division located in Germantown, WI.

Are you passionate about developing supplier relationships, while executing all levels of procurement up to and until the point of receipt? Want to continue to grow your career? This is an exciting time to be a part of Ellsworth, come join our team!

Ellsworth Corporation is a family-run company that has had continuous growth for over 50 years. We are an industry-leading global distributor, manufacturer, and packager of adhesives used by cell phone, medical device, space/aerospace, and electric vehicle industries! Click here to see our state-of-the-art facility and distribution center and learn more about our business, and here to find out more about the industries we serve, and here to learn about our consumer and manufacturing divisions.

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Responsibilities

• Negotiates pricing, returns, non-conformance, and best terms with Suppliers.
• Submits daily purchase orders based on material requirements and manages the process through release, confirmation, non-conformance, and delivery.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to resolve pricing questions, confirm current costs, and obtain quotes for products.
• Develops and maintains relationships throughout the Supplier Organization to facilitate prompt resolution of issues (expedites, sales and customer service questions / concerns, customer specifications, product conformity, logistics, etc,)
• Collaborates with the Planning team to ensure accurate inventory levels throughout the Commodity
• Develops Supplier Scorecards and KPIs to conduct regular supplier performance reviews. Partners with Suppliers for Operational Improvement and Cost Savings opportunities.
  
  

Perks & Benefits

As an industry leader, we offer a competitive wage, bonus plan, and a comprehensive benefit package which includes Health, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Flexible Spending, 401(k), Employee Assistance, Paid Time Off and Holidays, Wellness Program, Social Events, Community Involvement and much more! Click Here for a summary of Employee Benefits.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in strategic buying, purchasing or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college in Supply Chain or related field. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered as equivalent.
• Professional certification in purchasing or supply chain management desired (Certified Purchasing Professional - CPP) through the American Purchasing Society or supply chain certification through APICS.
• Ability to build strong supplier relationships and possess the understanding of the entire supply chain within a commodity.
• Ability to work independently with little to no guidance, including making decisions which may be outside standard operating procedures.
• Possess a full understanding of the entire supply chain within the commodity and understands/ communicates the impact of supply disruptions upstream.
• Continuous Improvement experience desired
• Strong negotiating skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Very strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with relevant industry regulations and standards
• Advanced computer skills with MS Office applications, ERP, etc.
  
  

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