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Charter Steel · 1 month ago

Senior Corporate Procurement Business Partner

Charter Manufacturing Company, Inc - Mequon, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business committed to growth and improvement. They are seeking a Senior Corporate Procurement Business Partner to lead procurement strategy, oversee vendor governance, and drive value across the enterprise while collaborating with corporate stakeholders and division leadership.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Own all corporate requisitions and purchasing processes

Lead contract negotiations with suppliers and perform cost analysis of alternatives

Define governance strategies for corporate maintenance agreements

Manage S2P RFx processes (RFP, RFQ, RFx) and vendor sourcing

Serve as consultant to divisions on sourcing processes and vendor selection

Develop and deliver stakeholder training on procurement, contract management, and source‑to‑pay processes

Partner with project managers on creation, review, and execution of Statements of Work (SOWs)

Assist Corporate AP teams with vendor payments, setups, and invoice processing

Manage contract intake and maintenance agreements (validate usage, spend, discounting)

Lead special projects such as automated contract reviews, vendor governance plans, and strategy development

Drive initiatives that improve procurement efficiency and vendor performance

Provide consultative support to divisional procurement teams

Stay current on industry best practices and emerging technologies

Qualification

Procurement strategyContract negotiationERP systemsFinancial GL codingMicrosoft Office 365CPIM certificationAccounts Payable platformsTableau dashboardsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsPresentation skillsTeam management

Required

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, related field, or equivalent experience

7+ years of procurement experience

Proven expertise negotiating complex contracts and Statements of Work

Experience with enterprise ERP systems (purchasing and payment modules)

Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 Suite

Background in invoice processing, spend tracking, and reporting development

Experience managing service/maintenance agreements and negotiations

Excellent communication skills with ability to engage stakeholders and senior leadership

Strong knowledge of financial GL coding

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

Strong presentation skills across all levels of the organization

Self‑starter with initiative, problem‑solving skills, and ability to make independent decisions quickly and accurately

Preferred

CPIM – Certified Procurement Inventory Management

Experience in process improvement initiatives

Advanced knowledge of Accounts Payable platforms (e.g., NewGen AP)

Strong financial reporting skills

Experience creating/managing Tableau dashboards

Familiarity with Oracle EBS, Procurement, iProcurement, or similar systems

Experience building and managing teams and budgets

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing

Company-paid life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

Company

Charter Steel

Charter Steel, Inc. manufactures and distributes carbon and alloy steel bars, rods, and wire products. It is a sub-organization of Charter Manufacturing.

Founded in 1975

Saukville, Wisconsin, USA

1001-5000 employees