Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Ellsworth Adhesives•Germantown, WI

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Ellsworth Adhesives, a global, industry-leading distributor of specialty chemicals and equipment and adhesive manufacturer, is seeking a Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist. This role reports into our corporate headquarters located in Germantown, WI and is an on-site/hybrid role. The position designs and implements sourcing strategies for assigned goods and materials in partnership with the business, ensuring the business has the right product offerings at competitive costs. It is also responsible for cost-saving measures, supplier management, selection, and setup, and manages the supply chain for goods and materials to ensure optimal stock levels that adhere to quality and cost standards. Ellsworth Corporation is a family-run company with over 50 years of continuous growth, serving industries such as cell phone, medical device, space/aerospace, and electric vehicles.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in Sourcing, Supply Chain, Chemistry, Biology or related field.
Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college in Supply Chain, Chemistry, or related field.
Other equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Ability to build strong supplier relationships and possess the understanding of the entire supply chain within a commodity.
Ability to learn in a fast-paced environment and work independently within standard operating procedures, and relevant industry regulations and standards.
Ability to learn the Adhesive industry and products to provide recommendations for Sourcing and Supplier selection.
Effectively communicates the impact of supply disruptions.
Proven negotiating skills.
Proven analytical skills.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to multitask.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Advanced computer skills with MS Office applications, ERP, etc.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification in purchasing or supply chain management desired (Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) through the American Purchasing Society (APS) or supply chain certification through the American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS)).
Certified Chemical Engineer (CCE) desired.
Continuous Improvement experience desired (Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma, Green Belt).

Responsibilities

Responsible for sourcing new material and suppliers.
Manages the request for proposal process for assigned categories.
Evaluates supplier core competencies and costs to ensure the right mix of product.
Makes recommendations to the commercial team for products within the commodity.
Serves as the primary contact for negotiations on costs, terms and conditions for products.
Partner with suppliers, product managers, and sales on new product introduction.
Partners with assigned suppliers to develop Annual Strategic Plans, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and Cost Out Goals to improve efficiency.
Develops and maintains relationships with contacts at suppliers to facilitate prompt resolution of issues (expedites, sales and customer service questions / concerns, customer specifications, product conformity, logistics, etc.).