Senior Purchasing Specialist

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 and manufacturer of specialty chemicals and equipment. We currently have a Senior Purchasing Specialist opportunity. This role reports into our corporate location in Germantown, WI.

Are you passionate about problem solving and resolving purchasing inquiries from customers? 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.

You will be an overall team player by collaborating with internal teams and vendors to resolve purchasing related issues, while participating in continuous trainings and lead others. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Respond to the most complex Purchasing-related Customer Service requests in a timely and systematic manner, including opening, documenting and closing requests in the system
• Interact with the Customer Service/Sales teams to answer and resolve pricing questions, confirm current costs, and obtain quotes for more complex products
• Interact with vendors to answer and resolve pricing questions, confirm current costs, and obtain quotes for new products
• Develop and maintain relationships with contacts at Suppliers as needed
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to identify and implement continuous improvement strategies

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

• 5+ 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
• Very strong negotiating skills
• Great attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with relevant industry regulations and standards
• Very good computer skills with MS Office applications, ERP, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to share knowledge as a Subject Matter Expert

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