Charter Manufacturing · 1 week ago
Senior Corporate Procurement Business Partner
Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business focused on growth and improvement. The Senior Corporate Procurement Business Partner will lead procurement strategy, oversee vendor governance, and drive value through effective contract negotiations and sourcing processes.
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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
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 Manufacturing
Charter Manufacturing is a mining & metals company that provides steel and iron products.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2023-03-10
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2023-01-05
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