Associate Buyer

Ellsworth Corporation•Sparks, NV

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Ellsworth Adhesives provides materials that help make everyday products like cell phones, spaceships, and electric vehicles. Ellsworth Corporation, a global, industry-leading distributor of specialty chemicals and equipment and adhesive manufacturer, has an Associate Buyer opportunity at Ellsworth Dispensing Solutions (EDS) in Sparks, NV. This role is a fully on-site/in-office position. EDS provides dispensing solutions and is a knowledge leader in this area. The Associate Buyer executes all functions of procurement up to the point of receipt, develops and leverages supplier relationships for operational and cost-saving initiatives within assigned commodity categories, and collaborates with the Planning Team to ensure optimal stocking strategies to meet customer demand at the best price.

Requirements

1+ 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.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build supplier relationships
Ability to learn in a fast-paced environment and work independently within standard operating procedures.
Ability to build understanding of the entire supply chain within a commodity and become familiar with relevant industry regulations and standards
Effectively communicates supply disruptions throughout the business.
Negotiating skills
Analytical skills
Attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Proficient with MS Office applications, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software, etc.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification in purchasing or supply chain management desired (Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) through the American Purchasing Society or supply chain certification through APICS preferred.
Continuous Improvement experience desired

Responsibilities

Submits daily purchase orders based on material requirements and manages the process through release, confirmation, non-conformance, and delivery.
Negotiates returns and non-conformance with Suppliers and ensures Suppliers are adhering to negotiated pricing and the business terms of the agreement.
Develops and maintains Supplier relationships 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.
Provides feedback to the Sourcing Team on Supplier Scorecards and KPIs, participates in regular supplier performance reviews.
Provides input to the Sourcing and Commercial Team for regular reviews within the commodity to ensure the right mix of Suppliers and products.