Buyer I

Charter Wire; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer matching and

profit sharing

Company-paid life insurance

Disability coverage

PTO

Job summary

Charter Wire in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Buyer I to manage assigned commodities, build supplier relationships, and support daily procurement activities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Supply Chain and 0–1+ years’ buying experience, with familiarity with Oracle, strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work both in office and remotely part of the week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or related field.
• Zero to one plus years’ tactical experience as buyer or purchasing representative.
• Understanding of purchasing processes.
• Basic negotiation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in establishing relationships quickly with vendors and internal customers.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail in data gathering and work quality.
• Ability to work independently.
• Self-motivated and able to work under tight deadlines.
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and manage multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Place and maintain purchase order accuracy within Oracle.
• Ensure all orders reach the supplier and delivery is confirmed in a timely manner.
• Expedite orders, track deliveries, and resolve invoicing issues.
• Analyze and update daily reports.
• Place purchase orders for tools, supplies, raw materials, production suppliers, and refractories.
• Coordinate with Operations to ensure proper supply/inventory levels are ordered, delivered, and maintained for efficient production needs.
• Arrange for return of defective material.
• Work with finance to resolve invoice problems.
• Support all other related procurement initiatives.
• Assist with item master creation.
• Assist with stores management.

Skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Organization & time management

Detail oriented

Independent work

Self-motivated

Prioritization

MS Office proficiency

Education

Supply Chain Degree

Business Degree

Tools

Oracle Procurement Suite

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better. Join the team and become part of our family!

Charter Wire is hiring a Buyer I!

Charter Wire is a leading Tier 1 supplier and manufacturer of Engineered Shaped Wire, Cold Finished Bar, and Cold-Headed and Stamped Components to various industries, including Automotive, Agriculture, Construction, Consumer, Industrial and Oil & Gas. Charter Wire is a member of the Charter Manufacturingfamily of companies.

The Buyer I will purchase an assigned group of commodities either in support of raw materials or MRO/SGA requirements. This role will develop and maintain product knowledge, develop and maintain supplier relationships, and assist in the daily procurement functional needs to support the needs of the customer.

Position Details

• Location: Charter Wire - Milwaukee, WI
• Hybrid flexibility: 3 days a week in office, 2 days remote

What you'll need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, related degree or equivalent years of education and experience
• Zero to one plus years’ tactical experience as buyer or purchasing representative
• Understanding of purchasing processes
• Basic negotiation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills in establishing relationships quickly with vendors and internal customers
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated detail orientation in gathering data and overall quality of work
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Self-motivated and able to work under tight deadlines.
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and manage multiple assignments at the same time
• Proficiency with basic features of Microsoft Office software products

Preferred experience

• Bachelor Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management
• Two years’ experience in a purchasing environment
• Experience in a business purchasing function
• Functional knowledge ERP systems or Oracle Procurement Suite
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004, OHSAS 18001:2007, ISO/TS16949:2009
• Proficiency with advanced features of Microsoft Office software products

What you'll do

• Place and maintain purchase order accuracy within Oracle
• Ensure all orders reach the supplier and delivery is confirmed in a timely manner
• Expedite orders, track deliveries, and resolve invoicing issues
• Assist in analyzing and updating daily reports
• Place purchase orders for tools, supplies, raw materials, production suppliers, and refractories
• Work with Operations to ensure proper supply/inventory levels are ordered, delivered, and/or maintained for efficient production needs
• Arrange for return of defective material
• Work with finance to resolve invoice problems
• Support all other related procurement initiatives
• Assist with item master creation
• Assist with stores management

We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing. Additionally, we offer company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off (PTO).