Associate Sourcing / Purchasing Specialist

Job Description:

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

Ellsworth Adhesives provides materials that help make each of those products!

Ellsworth Corporation, a global, industry leading distributor of specialty chemicals and equipment and adhesive manufacturer currently has an Associate Sourcing Specialist opportunity. This role reports into SCD, an Ellsworth Corporation company, located in Germantown, WI. This is an on-site/hybrid role requiring travel into our Germantown facility each week. We are also open to hiring candidates at our Career level for this role.

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.

This role designs and implements sourcing strategies for assigned goods and materials in partnership with the business and ensures the business has the right product offerings at competitive costs. It is also responsible for cost saving measures as well as supplier management, selection, and setup and managing the supply chain for goods and materials to ensure optimal stock levels that adhere to quality and cost standards.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the sourcing of new material and suppliers. Assists with the request for proposal process for assigned categories. Partners with the commercial team to evaluate supplier core competencies and costs to ensure the right mix of products.

• Serves as the primary contact for negotiations on costs, terms, and conditions for products. 

• Partner with suppliers, product managers, and sales on new product introduction.

• Develops and maintains relationships with supplier’s contacts to facilitate prompt resolution of issues (expedites sales and customer service questions / concerns, customer specifications, product conformity, logistics, etc.).

• Communicates supplier information regarding product and quality notifications across the Company.

• Partners with the Planning Team to review and adjust inventory levels for assigned products and provide optimal material availability to ensure minimal scrap.

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

• 1+ years of experience in Sourcing and/or Supply Chain or related field (3+ years of experience in these areas for Career level candidates)
• 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
• Ability to build strong supplier relationships and possess the understanding of the entire supply chain within a commodity. 

• Ability to learn in a fast-paced environment and work independently within standard operating procedures, and relevant industry regulations and standards. Additionally, ability to learn the Adhesive industry and products to provide recommendations for Sourcing and Supplier selection.

• Effectively communicates the impact of supply disruptions.

• Continuous Improvement experience desired.

• Proven negotiating skills. 

• Proven analytical skills.

• Attention to detail and accuracy. 

• Ability to multitask. 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Advanced computer skills with MS Office applications, ERP, etc.

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