Associate Strategic Buyer

2 weeks ago


Germantown, United States Ellsworth Full time

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

Ellsworth Adhesives specs in materials for each of those products

Ellsworth Corporation, a global, industry leading distributor of specialty chemicals and equipment and adhesive manufacturer currently has an Associate Strategic Buyer opportunity with our Glue Dot International (GDI) division. This role is located in Germantown, WI. This is a hybrid position.

Are you passionate about procurement? Want to continue to grow your career? This is an exciting time to be a part of Ellsworth, come join our team

Summary

Purchases materials, supplies and services at the most favorable terms. Negotiates prices and terms for purchased goods and services. Tracks purchases, monitors vendor quality, and maintains a current database of vendor information.

Responsibilities

  • Negotiates costs for assigned products, supplies and services
  • Maintains Supplier information in the ERP system
  • Partners with assigned Suppliers to develop Annual Strategic Plans to improve efficiencies
  • Develops and maintains relationships with contacts at Suppliers 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
  • Reviews inventory levels for assigned products to provide optimal material availability
  • Adjusts stocking levels of product by reviewing shelf life to ensure minimal scrap
  • Negotiates with Suppliers regarding Return Material Authorizations and Credit Memos
  • Develops forecasts of product to ensure correct product mix and product levels as business fluctuates
  • Reviews trends within assigned product lines to help minimize (RMAs, discrepancies, scrap, etc.)
  • Partners with Quality to resolve all CARs and SCARs and works with Suppliers to resolve scorecard issues
Experience
  • 1+ years of experience in purchasing or related Field
Education
  • Bachelor's degree from a four-year college in Supply Chain, Finance or related field. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered as equivalent
  • Certifications, Business Licenses, Registrations, Other
Other Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities
  • Strong negotiating skills
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Familiarity with relevant industry regulations and standards
  • Good computer skills with MS Office applications, ERP, etc.
  • Demonstrated potential to quickly learn and adapt


Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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