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Ellsworth Corporation

Ellsworth,Germantown,Germantown, WI 53022, USA
Title Sourcing Supervisor
Job Category: Supply Chain
Risquisition Number: SOURC002953
Posted: January 6, 2026
Full-Time
Ellsworth-Germantown Germantown, WI 53022, USA

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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 a Sourcing Supervisor opportunity at Ellsworth Adhesives. This role reports into SCD, an Ellsworth Corporation company, located in Germantown, WI. Candidates should be open to a hybrid work schedule out of our Germantown facility.

Are you passionate about designing and implementing sourcing strategies for goods and materials? 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.

You will oversee the sourcing operations within the supply chain for goods and materials to ensure optimal stock levels that adhere to quality and cost standards. You will also design and implement sourcing strategies for goods and materials and have overall responsibility for cost-saving measures as well as supplier management, selection, and setup.

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.).

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

• 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

• 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

• 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
• Continuous Improvement experience desired (Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma, Green Belt)
• Advanced computer skills with MS Office applications, ERP, etc.
• Travel- up to 25%

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