Senior Materials Buyer
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Ridge Corporation is seeking a hands-on Senior Materials Buyer to support supply chain strategy and production across its manufacturing facilities. The role partners with leadership, engineering, quality, operations, production, and finance to ensure material availability, optimize inventory, and build supplier relationships. The posting lists work locations in Pataskala and Frazeysburg, Ohio, and a Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule.
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Description Job Title: Senior Materials Buyer Location: Pataskala, OH and Frazeysburg, OH Salary: Negotiable; dependent upon experience Schedule: Monday--Friday, 8am--5pm ###### Job Summary We're looking for a hands-on Senior Materials Buyer to play a key role in driving our supply chain strategy and supporting production across our growing manufacturing facilities. This is a high-visibility role where you'll partner directly with leadership, engineering, quality, and operations to ensure material availability, optimize inventory levels, and build strong supplier partnerships that make a direct impact on our daily operations. ###### Primary Duties and Responsibilities - Procurement & Strategic Sourcing: Develop and execute purchasing strategies for raw materials and components across multiple facilities. Source, negotiate pricing and terms, and issue purchase orders to support production requirements. - Materials & Inventory Planning: Monitor demand trends, manage inventory levels to minimize excess/obsolescence, and develop quick recovery plans for material shortages. - Supplier Relationship Management: Evaluate, track, and lead performance reviews for suppliers regarding cost, lead times, quality, and delivery. - Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner daily with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Finance teams on new product launches, engineering changes, and operational improvements. - Data Analysis & Systems: Maintain accurate purchasing and inventory data in our ERP system, reporting on cost savings, market trends, and supply metrics. - Compliance & Continuous Improvement: Ensure ethical sourcing and compliance with company policies, while identifying opportunities to streamline procurement workflows. - Floor Engagement: Spend time on the production floor engaging teams to proactively address material needs and inventory accuracy. ###### Minimum Qualifications ###### To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are repr
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