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Associate Buyer

Ellsworth Adhesives
Germantown, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 9/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/23/2026
Job 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 an Associate Buyer opportunity. This role reports into SCD, an Ellsworth Corporation company located in Germantown, WI. This is an on-site/hybrid role and candidates must be able to reliably commute to our Germantown, WI facility at least 3 days per week.

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.

This role executes all functions of procurement up to and until the point of receipt. It develops and leverages supplier relationships for operational and cost saving initiatives for assigned commodity categories and works with the Planning Team to ensure optimal stocking strategies to meet Customer demand at the best price point of purchase.

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.

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

  • 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.
  • Continuous Improvement experience desired
  • 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.

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