Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES) is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented professional to assist with day-to-day operations of the Purchasing department. This individual will help to ensure departmental effectiveness and efficiency while providing a high level of customer service.

Duties and Responsibilities

It will be expected that this individual will perform a variety of general department support assignments. Specific responsibilities may include:

• Process and assign purchasing requests made through our internal ticketing system
• Process purchase orders for requested internal manufacturing and machine shop supplies
• Prepare purchase orders and bid requests for entry-level categories
• Maintain digital records for the Purchasing department, including contact lists and logins
• Follow up with vendors as needed; update and maintain ERP system information
• Act as a primary contact for general purchasing questions
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school (or valid General Educational Development certificate)
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail, organization and consistency
• Ability to work efficiently and independently
• Ability to work onsite from our facility located at 9901 Silicon Prairie Parkway in Verona, WI

Desired Qualifications

• Prior work experience in an office setting is preferred; purchasing experience is ideal
• Advanced computer skills with the ability to learn and use various software applications
• Ability to work independently and with others while adjusting priorities to meet deadlines

Compensation and Benefits

Extreme Engineering Solutions offers a competitive compensation package with excellent benefits, including:

• No-deductible, low-copay group health and dental insurance (90% employer paid)
• Health and wellness benefits coverage eligibility begins on the first of the month following your start date
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance (100% employer paid)
• Paid time off, plus eight paid holidays a year
• 401(k) employer match up to 4%, subject to plan terms & waiting periods (Roth option is available)
• Participation in the 100% employee-owned Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost to employees

X-ES also takes a casual, small-business approach to company culture. At our state-of-the-art office and manufacturing facility located in Madison’s growing tech corridor, there’s no formal dress code, flexible day shift scheduling, and dedicated personal workspaces. Our employees kick back at regular company events and enjoy lunches from local pizza places and food carts. At X-ES, we strive to offer a comfortable, relaxed environment for our employees to do their best work.

About X-ES

When “rugged enough” isn’t rugged enough for embedded computing systems, industry leaders in the military, aerospace, industrial, and commercial sectors turn to Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES). Because we strive to be the premier provider of mission-critical embedded products while delivering exceptional levels of customer and employee satisfaction, we hire strong contributors and give them space to thrive. As a 100% employee-owned company, our employees both drive and directly benefit from our success. Together, we meticulously design and build products that stand up to some of the most extreme conditions on the planet.

X-ES is located on the far west side of Madison, WI. The company designs and manufactures rugged embedded computing solutions for a variety of applications. For more information, visit www.xes-inc.com.

X-ES is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other category protected by law.

All X-ES job postings and application procedures are posted in compliance with Section 39.08 of the Madison General Ordinances.