Strategic Sourcing Manager

John M. Ellsworth Co., Inc. (JME), headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a leading distributor of premium fluid management products. Since 1974, JME has served industries such as petroleum, chemical, agricultural, oil & gas, sanitary, food & beverage, and fire. Renowned for its unmatched product selection, JME delivers trusted, high-quality equipment, expert customer service, and fast delivery to ensure top customer satisfaction.

With 50 years of industry expertise, JME remains an innovative market leader by continually adapting to customer and supplier trends. Our knowledgeable team takes pride in assisting customers in finding reliable solutions tailored to their unique needs.

• Manage and lead new supplier on-boarding process
• Own and maintain updated and accurate supplier contact lists and databases
• Work with sales/marketing teams to identify and develop new vendors that complement and enhance JME offerings and market penetration efforts
• Develop comprehensive vendor management plans & processes to ensure optimal performance, inventory availability and market competitiveness
• Work with sales / marketing teams to identify and grow underdeveloped product lines and vendors
• Negotiate best possible vendor rebate, freight, volume pricing, payment and inventory return terms

Manage supplier cost related processes, systems and database integrity:

• Obtain updated price lists as necessary
• Consistently communicate important cost related information to all internal stakeholders
• Ensure all cost and pricing decisions are documented and controlled.
• Integrate, streamline and standardize data exchange processes with large, diverse supplier base
• Develop metrics that measure efficacy of costing and inventory related processes including ROI
• Work in conjunction with sales / marketing teams, develop effective quoting processes that ensure utmost market competitiveness
• Effectively utilize ERP and software automation processes and tools.

• Manage special projects and develop processes as needed
• Act as back-up department lead and SME on all purchasing related functions, processes and personnel management needs
• Prepare and present ad hoc analysis to leadership team
• 5 plus years’ industry experience in similar position
• 4-year college degree in business, operations, or supply chain preferred
• Excellent communication skills including interdepartmental communication, telephone and written
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with Sage / Acumatica ERP systems
• Analytical aptitude and approach to projects
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize
• Experience in high growth environments
• Proven strong negotiation skills and results

Job Type: Full-time

Salary Range: $80-100k