{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"fa0b855b37d5f86ce68d2f0e","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fa0b855b37d5f86ce68d2f0e","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fa0b855b37d5f86ce68d2f0e","title":"Purchasing Associate","description":"Purchasing AssociateAt Werner Electric Supply, we're more than an electrical distributor we're a community that empowers people to grow, innovate, and truly make a difference. Our culture celebrates individuality, encourages creativity, and values each person's voice; creating a space where you can be yourself, connect with others, and build a meaningful career. We believe in balance and flexibility, so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Together, we can make an impact and build something exceptional for our customers, families, communities, and each other.\r\nThe Purchasing Associate supports the Purchasing team by managing key operational and administrative processes that keep purchasing workflows running efficiently and accurately. This role is responsible for purchase order follow-ups, vendor invoice reconciliation, return processing, and maintaining accurate purchasing data while coordinating with vendors, Buyers, and internal teams to support timely order management and execution of purchasing standard work.\r\nEssential Functions\r\nBuild and maintain positive working relationships with vendors to support effective communication, timely issue resolution, and reliable service levels.\r\nProactively monitor and manage purchase order follow-ups by confirming order acknowledgements, tracking order status, updating ship dates, and escalating potential delays to Buyers to protect service levels.\r\nPartner with vendors to process product returns (RMAs), resolve shipping or product discrepancies, and ensure timely credit processing.\r\nReconcile vendor invoice discrepancies by comparing purchase orders, receipts, and invoices; work with vendors and internal teams to resolve pricing, freight, or quantity variances.\r\nAssist with item and part setup in the ERP system to ensure accurate product data for stocking and resale.\r\nPartner with internal teams including Accounting, Warehouse, Pricing, and Customer Experience to resolve order, pricing, or inventory-related issues.\r\nMaintain visibility to open purchasing issues and follow through to resolution, helping ensure orders, credits, and vendor communications are completed in a timely manner.\r\nSupport purchasing standard work by maintaining documentation, tracking open issues, and ensuring key purchasing processes remain organized and on schedule.\r\nTrack and maintain the daily Managing for Daily Improvement (MDI) board to support visibility into purchasing priorities, performance, and issue resolution.\r\nProvide backup support to Buyers as needed, including basic purchasing activities and coverage during absences.\r\nMaintain a continuous improvement mindset by identifying opportunities to streamline purchasing processes, improve data accuracy, reduce manual work, and support process efficiencies or automation where possible.\r\nRequired Qualifications\r\nAssociates Degree in Supply Chain or related field\r\n1-2 years of customer service experience\r\nKnowledge of and the ability to use Microsoft office products including Excel, Outlook and Word\r\nPreferred Qualifications\r\nBachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or related field\r\nExperience working in an ERP system (Ex: Epicor Eclipse)\r\n1 year experience in a data entry function\r\nFounded in 1948, Werner Electric Supply has grown from a small appliance store in downtown Neenah, WI into an award-winning employer and leading electrical distributor with 12 branch locations in Wisconsin and Upper-Michigan. Headquartered in Appleton, WI, we provide electrical, lighting, network, process, and inventory management solutions for a diverse group of industrial and construction customers. We are a growing, privately-held company with over 450 employees who uphold a family culture built around exceptional customer service. As a recent New North Workplace Excellence Award winner, we're dedicated to the continuous improvement of our people, products, and services to ensure the long-term success of our employees and customers. Apply today and find out why we're a \"Great Place to Work.\"\r\nEmployee Benefits\r\nMedical, Dental, and Vision Insurance\r\nShort & Long-Term Disability Insurance\r\nLife and AD&D Insurance\r\n401(k) Retirement Plan with company match\r\nPaid holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days\r\nPet Insurance\r\nIdentity Theft Protection\r\nAccident Insurance & Critical Illness Coverage\r\nTuition Reimbursement\r\nAnnual bonuses and merit increases based on performance\r\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\r\nWellness Programs\r\nEmployee Resource Groups (ERG)\r\nCareer Development & Leadership Training\r\nPaid Parental Leave\r\nWerner Electric Supply is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.","company":"Werner","rawCompany":"werner","city":"Appleton","state":"WI","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-09T08:18:31.608Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1023.00","title":"Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products","slug":"purchasing-agents-except-wholesale-retail-and-farm-products"},{"code":"43-3061.00","title":"Procurement Clerks","slug":"procurement-clerks"},{"code":"11-3061.00","title":"Purchasing Managers","slug":"purchasing-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"423610","title":"Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers","slug":"electrical-apparatus-and-equipment-wiring-supplies-and-related-equipment-merchant-wholesalers"},{"code":"423840","title":"Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers","slug":"industrial-supplies-merchant-wholesalers"},{"code":"423830","title":"Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers","slug":"industrial-machinery-and-equipment-merchant-wholesalers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Purchasing Associate","description":"Purchasing AssociateAt Werner Electric Supply, we're more than an electrical distributor we're a community that empowers people to grow, innovate, and truly make a difference. 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Apply today and find out why we're a \"Great Place to Work.\"\r\nEmployee Benefits\r\nMedical, Dental, and Vision Insurance\r\nShort & Long-Term Disability Insurance\r\nLife and AD&D Insurance\r\n401(k) Retirement Plan with company match\r\nPaid holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days\r\nPet Insurance\r\nIdentity Theft Protection\r\nAccident Insurance & Critical Illness Coverage\r\nTuition Reimbursement\r\nAnnual bonuses and merit increases based on performance\r\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\r\nWellness Programs\r\nEmployee Resource Groups (ERG)\r\nCareer Development & Leadership Training\r\nPaid Parental Leave\r\nWerner Electric Supply is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.","datePosted":"2026-04-09T08:18:31.608Z","dateModified":"2026-04-09T08:18:31.608Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Werner","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Appleton","addressRegion":"WI","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"fa0b855b37d5f86ce68d2f0e"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fa0b855b37d5f86ce68d2f0e"}}