Buyer - CableMaster - Berlin, WI - Onsite

Cable Master, a GCG Company, is currently seeking an experienced
Buyer to join our procurement team and support purchasing activities for our cable assembly manufacturing operations in New Berlin, Wisconsin!

In this role, you'll be responsible for sourcing and purchasing the raw materials, components, supplies, and services needed to keep production moving efficiently. You'll work closely with suppliers and internal teams to ensure materials arrive on time, purchasing costs remain competitive, and production requirements are consistently supported.

We're looking for someone who brings a strong foundation in manufacturing procurement, understands the importance of supplier reliability and accurate purchasing execution, and enjoys solving problems in a fast-paced, production-driven environment.

Location: 5349 S Emmer Drive, New Berlin, WI 53151
Work Arrangement: Onsite, five days per week
Schedule: Monday to Friday 8AM to 5PM Central Time

Procurement Execution & Order Management

• Manage purchase orders from requisition through receipt, ensuring accuracy, timely delivery, and alignment with manufacturing requirements.

• Purchase raw materials, components, maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) supplies, and services while balancing cost, quality, and lead time.

• Monitor open purchase orders, coordinate with suppliers on delivery commitments, and proactively address delays that could disrupt production.

• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier information, and transactional data within ERP and procurement systems.

Supplier Management & Sourcing

• Identify and evaluate suppliers, request and compare quotations, and negotiate competitive pricing, lead times, and purchasing terms.

• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships that support consistent material availability, product quality, and dependable service.

• Monitor supplier performance, address delivery or quality concerns, and support corrective actions when needed.

Operational & Cross-Functional Support

• Partner with production, engineering, quality, sales, and supply chain teams to understand purchasing requirements and support manufacturing schedules.

• Resolve purchasing and material-related issues, including shortages, quality concerns, order discrepancies, and supplier delivery challenges.

• Identify opportunities to reduce purchasing costs, improve procurement processes, and strengthen supplier performance.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or a Buyer role within a manufacturing environment.

• Strong understanding of purchasing processes, supplier management, and material procurement in a production-driven operation.

• Experience working with ERP or MRP systems to manage purchasing transactions and supplier information.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard business applications.

• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively with suppliers and internal teams.

• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and follow-through.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

• Experience with Oracle ERP systems.

• Experience purchasing raw materials, electrical components, wire and cable, or related products for manufacturing operations.

• Competitive base salary

• Comprehensive health coverage with multiple plan options (CDHP and PPO)

• Company-paid life and disability insurance
  , 401(k) with company match, and supplemental insurance options

• Generous time off including PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, and compassionate care leave

• Wellness and support programs including EAP, wellness incentives, and telehealth

• Additional benefits such as dental/vision plans, FSAs/HSAs with company contributions, pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection

• A people-first culture that recognizes employees as our most important asset

Cable Master, a GCG company, is a custom wire and cable distribution and manufacturing partner based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The company specializes in cord sets, cable assemblies, wire harnesses, and bulk wire and cable solutions for OEMs and electrical product distributors.

Working closely with customer engineering and design teams, Cable Master delivers high-quality components that meet demanding technical requirements while helping to optimize installation…