Senior Corporate Procurement Business Partner

Charter Manufacturing • Mequon, WI

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About The Position

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! Corporate Procurement Business Partner Position Purpose / Mission Lead the definition and execution of procurement strategy across the enterprise. In this role, you’ll serve as a trusted advisor to Corporate stakeholders and Division leadership, driving value, mitigating risk, and ensuring best‑in‑class vendor partnerships. You’ll oversee vendor governance, contract negotiations, and sourcing processes while shaping strategies that strengthen corporate functions and deliver measurable impact.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• Strategic Procurement & Governance
• 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
• Business Partnership & Training
• 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)
• Operational Excellence
• 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
• Leadership & Continuous Improvement
• 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

Benefits

• 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees