Buyer at Ellsworth Corporation in Germantown, Wisconsin

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Ellsworth Corporation

KPRL,Germantown,Germantown, WI 53022, USA
Title Buyer
Job Category: Supply Chain
Risquisition Number: BUYER002767
Posted: April 4, 2025
Full-Time
KPRL-Germantown Germantown, WI 53022, USA

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Description

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 Buyer opportunity at Ellsworth Adhesives. This role reports into our KitPackers Division located in Germantown, WI.

Are you passionate about ensuring your business has the materials, supplies and services it needs to operate efficiently? Want to continue to grow your career? This is an exciting time to be a part of Ellsworth, come join our team!

KitPackers is a GROWING industry leading packager of high-end adhesives for the aerospace, defense, technology, and automotive industries. Come work for us and enjoy a PTO allotment on your first day, great benefits, competitive pay, and a generous quarterly gainsharing (performance bonus) plan, as well as promotion opportunities within the department and the Ellsworth organization. Come join our growing team!

You will execute all functions of procurement up to and until the point of receipt. You will also develop and leverage supplier relationships for operational and cost-saving initiatives for assigned commodity categories, as well as ensure optimal stocking strategies to meet customer demand at the best price point of purchase.

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.
• 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 internal and external stakeholders to resolve pricing questions, confirm current costs, and obtain quotes for products.
• Collaborates with the planning team to ensure accurate inventory levels throughout the commodity.

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

• 3+ years of experience in purchasing or related Field
• 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
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  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 an understanding of the entire supply chain within a commodity.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance, including making recommendations that may be outside standard operating procedures.
• Effectively communicates the impact of supply disruptions.
• Continuous Improvement experience desired.
• 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.
• Advanced computer skills with MS Office applications, ERP, etc.

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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)

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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