JOB REQUIREMENTS: Ellsworth Corporation Ellsworth,Germantown,Germantown,WI 53022, USA Title Associate Purchasing Specialist Job Category: SupplyChain Risquisition Number: ASSOC002474 Posted: January 17, 2024Full-Time Ellsworth-Germantown Germantown, WI 53022, USA Job DetailsDescription What do the cell phone in your pocket, a spaceship, and anelectric vehicle have in common? Ellsworth Adhesives specs in materialsin each of those products. Ellsworth Corporation, a global industryleading distributor of specialty chemicals and equipment and adhesivemanufacturer, currently has an Associate Purchasing Specialistopportunity at Ellsworth Adhesives, located in Germantown, WI. TheAssociate Purchasing Specialist responds to purchasing-related CustomerService requests to resolve and answer various questions. Collaborateswith internal teams and vendors to resolve issues. RESPONSIBILITIES: *Respond to Purchasing-related Customer Service requests in a timely andsystematic manner, including opening, documenting and closing requestsin the system * Interacts with the Customer Service/Sales teams toanswer and resolve pricing questions, confirm current costs, and obtainquotes for current products * Interacts with current vendors to answerand resolve pricing questions, confirm current costs, and obtain quotesfor new products * Expedites orders as needed, including placing orderswhen needed * Provides order tracking information and status updates tothe Customer Service/Sales teams * Develop and maintain relationshipswith contacts at Suppliers as needed * Work with our Suppliers to gainaccess to specification / certification requests EXPERIENCE: * 1+ yearsof experience in purchasing or related Field EDUCATION: * Bachelor\'sdegree from a four-year college in Supply Chain, Finance or relatedfield. Other combinations of education and experience may be consideredas equivalent OTHER QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: * Strongnegotiating skills * Attention to detail and accuracy * Ability tomultitask in a fast-paced environment * Strong communication andinterpersonal skills * Familiarity with relevant industry regulationsand standards * Good computer skills with MS Office applications, ERP,etc. * Demonstrated potential to quickly learn and adapt 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) Equal EmploymentOpportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status Apply Here:https://www.click2apply.net/kL1AM5HDLbZn7Fk1Yhmjoy PI235403557***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:https://www.click2apply.net/kL1AM5HDLbZn7Fk1Yhmjoy