Buyer

Overview

CableMaster, 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 53151Work Arrangement: Onsite, five days per weekSchedule: Monday to Friday 8AM to 5PM Central Time

What You'll Do

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.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years 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.

What We Offer

• 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

About CableMaster

CableMaster, 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, CableMaster delivers high-quality components that meet demanding technical requirements while helping to optimize installation efficiency and cost. The company also supports customers through strong quality assurance practices, supply chain expertise, and vendor-managed inventory programs designed to keep production moving and minimize disruptions.

CableMaster serves customers across a variety of industries, including lighting, food service equipment, electronics, industrial equipment, power generation, home generators, and telecommunications.

About GCG

At GCG, our mission is to power, connect, and automate our world. With the responsive DNA of a startup and the size of a global leader, we offer top brands and extensive value-added services that make us an invaluable partner to our customers in multiple industry verticals across the globe.

We are committed to meeting the needs of our customers, while focusing attention on our responsibility to the environment, our associates and the communities we serve.

Our Use of AI in Recruiting

At GCG, we use AI technology to assist with our interviews by automating note-taking, allowing our hiring teams to focus fully on the conversation. This technology supports efficiency and accuracy in capturing candidate insights during interviews but is not used to evaluate resumes. All resume reviews and candidate assessments are conducted directly by our corporate recruiting team and hiring managers to ensure a thoughtful, human-centered approach.

GCG is an equal opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. These duties and responsibilities listed above are judged to be "essential functions" in terms of the Americans With Disabilities Act, or ADA. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Furthermore, the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person.

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