Buyer I

About the role

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 Manufacturing family 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.

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

Requirements

• 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 qualifications

• 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

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) plan with employer matching and profit sharing
• Company-paid life insurance
• Disability coverage
• Paid time off (PTO)