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Ellsworth Adhesives · 1 day ago

Sourcing Supervisor

Germantown, Wisconsin, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Ellsworth Adhesives, a global leader in specialty chemicals and adhesive manufacturing, is seeking a Sourcing Supervisor to oversee sourcing operations within the supply chain. The role involves designing and implementing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring optimal stock levels while adhering to quality and cost standards.

Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Partners with sales, planning, operations, and procurement to understand customer demand and develop sourcing strategies to meet demand

Monitors suppliers and service providers for quality and performance, responds to escalations of bottlenecks or problem areas, and proposes solutions and alternative products

Drives collaboration with cross-functional and third-party teams to identify and implement continuous improvement actions and process improvement through system automation

Develops, implements, and monitors annual strategic plans, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and supplier goals to improve delivery and service levels across the business

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.)

Qualification

SourcingSupply Chain ManagementContinuous ImprovementChemistryBiologySupplier Relationship ManagementAdvanced Computer SkillsNegotiating SkillsMultitaskingFast-paced LearningLeadershipCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailInterpersonal Skills

Required

3+ years of experience in Sourcing, Supply Chain, Chemistry, Biology or related field

1+ years of supervisory experience

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

Experienced leader of a team with proven success in continuous improvement

Ability to build strong supplier relationships and possess an understanding of the entire supply chain within a commodity

Ability to communicate the impact of supply disruptions upstream

Ability to work independently with little to no guidance, including making decisions which may be outside standard operating procedures

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

Proven attention to detail and accuracy and negotiating skills

Proven ability to multitask

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Advanced computer skills with MS Office applications, ERP, etc

Travel- up to 25%

Preferred

Professional certification in purchasing or supply chain management is 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)