Associate Buyer

Ellsworth Adhesives; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Ellsworth Adhesives, located in Sparks, NV, has an Associate Buyer role on-site. The position focuses on submitting daily purchase orders, negotiating with suppliers, and developing supplier relationships to drive cost savings.

The ideal candidate has 1+ years in purchasing, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and strong communication and analytical skills. CPP or APICS certifications are a plus, and the role supports a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in purchasing or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, or related field. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered as equivalent.
• Professional certification in purchasing or supply chain management desired (CPP or APICS) preferred.
• 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 understand entire supply chain within a commodity and industry regulations.

Responsibilities

• Submits daily purchase orders based on material requirements and manages through release, confirmation, non-conformance, and delivery.
• Negotiates returns and non-conformance with suppliers and ensures pricing and terms are met.
• Develops and maintains supplier relationships to resolve issues (expedites, questions, etc.).
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to resolve pricing questions, confirm current costs, and obtain quotes.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Fast-paced learning

Independent worker

Negotiating skills

Continuous improvement

MS Office proficiency

ERP software knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, or related field

Tools

MS Office

ERP software

Job description

Job Description:

What does a cell phone in your pocket, a spaceship, and an electric vehicle have in common?

Ellsworth Adhesives provides materials that help make 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 EDS, an Ellsworth Corporation company, located in Sparks, NV and is a fully on-site/in office position.

Want to continue to grow your career? This is an exciting time to be a part of Ellsworth, come join our team!

Ellsworth Dispensing Solutions provides the solutions to make parts. We are the knowledge leader in dispensing solutions. Ellsworth Corporation, a global, industry leading distributor of specialty chemicals and equipment and adhesive manufacturer currently has a Field Service Technician opportunity at Ellsworth Dispensing Solutions, located in Sparks, NV.Click here to find out more about the markets we serve and here to learn about our consumer and manufacturing products!

This role executes all functions of procurement up to and until the point of receipt and develops and leverages supplier relationships for operational and cost saving initiatives for assigned commodity categories. It also 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.

  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.

  • 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.

  • 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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