Buyer I

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 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. **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. #LI-AF1 #LI-Hybrid 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).