JOB REQUIREMENTS: Ellsworth Corporation Ellsworth,Germantown,Germantown,WI 53022, USA Title Associate Strategic Buyer Job Category: Supply ChainRisquisition Number: ASSOC002473 Posted: January 18, 2024 Full-TimeEllsworth-Germantown Germantown, WI 53022, USA Job Details DescriptionWhat does a cell phone in your pocket, a spaceship, and an electricvehicle have in common? Ellsworth Adhesives specs in materials for eachof those products! Ellsworth Corporation, a global, industry leadingdistributor of specialty chemicals and equipment and adhesivemanufacturer currently has an Associate Strategic Buyer opportunity atEllsworth Adhesives. This role is located in Germantown, WI. The idealcandidate would be open to hybrid or remote work. Are you passionateabout procurement? Want to continue to grow your career? This is anexciting time to be a part of Ellsworth, come join our team! SummaryPurchases materials, supplies and services at the most favorable terms.Negotiates prices and terms for purchased goods and services. Trackspurchases, monitors vendor quality, and maintains a current database ofvendor information. Responsibilities Negotiates costs for assignedproducts, supplies and services Maintains Supplier information in theERP system Partners with assigned Suppliers to develop Annual StrategicPlans to improve efficiencies Develops and maintains relationships withcontacts at Suppliers to facilitate prompt resolution of issues(expedites, sales and customer service questions / concerns, customerspecifications, product conformity, logistics, etc,) CommunicatesSupplier information regarding product and quality notifications acrossthe Company Reviews inventory levels for assigned products to provideoptimal material availability Adjusts stocking levels of product byreviewing shelf life to ensure minimal scrap Negotiates with Suppliersregarding Return Material Authorizations and Credit Memos Developsforecasts of product to ensure correct product mix and product levels asbusiness fluctuates Reviews trends within assigned product lines to helpminimize (RMAs, discrepancies, scrap, etc.) Partners with Quality toresolve all CARs and SCARs and works with Suppliers to resolve scorecardissues Experience 1+ years of experience in purchasing or related FieldEducation Bachelor\'s degree from a four-year college in Supply Chain,Finance or related field. Other combinations of education and experiencemay be considered as equivalent Certifications, Business Licenses,Registrations, Other Other Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities Strongnegotiating skills Attention to detail and accuracy Ability to multitaskin a fast-paced environment Strong communication and interpersonalskills Familiarity with relevant industry regulations and standards Goodcomputer skills with MS Office applications, ERP, etc. Demonstratedpotential to quickly learn and adapt Qualifications Skills Behaviors :Motivations : Education Experience Licenses & Certifications EqualOpportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminateagainst employees or applicants because they have inquired about,discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee orapplicant. However, employees who have access to the compensationinformation of other employees or applicants as a part of theiressential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees orapplicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access tocompensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to aformal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation,proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted bythe employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor\'s legal duty tofurnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) PI235462480 *****APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:https://www click2apply.net/jXgdMLsV7nXpWUw5YurB7p