Buyer I

Charter Automotive; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with employer matching and a 2%

Company-paid life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Charter Manufacturing’s Charter Wire division in Milwaukee, WI, seeks a Buyer I to manage purchasing for assigned commodities, supporting raw materials and MRO/SGA needs. Hybrid work with 3 days in office and 2 days remote supports procurement activities in a fast-paced metal manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalent, up to 1 year of buying experience, and strong data skills.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor relations

Time management

Independent worker

Prioritization

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain

Rel/Equivalent years of education

Tools

Oracle Procurement Suite

ERP systems

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).

OUR STORY

Charter Manufacturing is a family-owned group of diversified metals manufacturing businesses founded in 1936 and headquartered in Mequon, Wis. Our will to grow drives our success. It is fueled by a team of respected and dedicated employees committed to continuous improvement and an entrepreneurial spirit that thrives within the Charter family.

WE ARE INVESTED IN YOU

When you work at Charter Manufacturing you're part of a four-generation family business. That means, you're not just an employee, you're one of our family members. We believe in mutual trust. Employees are respected and empowered to explore new and better ways to impact the success of the company. Employees, at every level, are valued for their motivation to deliver the best products and service. We are in this together. Charter has a thriving team environment. Part of being a family means we collaborate, learn, thrive and benefit - together. We are committed to your future. The forward thinking and enthusiasm from our team drives us to create resources and opportunities for employees to learn, develop and create their own future. We celebrate you. We are successful because of our employees - and their great work doesn't go unnoticed. We recognize and reward our employees for their contributions.

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