Senior Materials Buyer

Position Title: Senior Materials Buyer Location: Pataskala, OH and Frazeysburg, OH Pay: Competitive and negotiable, based on experience, plus quarterly and annual bonus potential Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Type: Full-time, salaried Position Summary: Ridge Corporation is hiring a strategic, hands-on Senior Materials Buyer to lead procurement and keep production running across our growing Ohio manufacturing facilities. If you enjoy connecting supply chain strategy with shop-floor execution, this role is for you. This is a high-visibility position. You'll partner directly with leadership, engineering, quality, and plant operations to keep raw materials available, optimize inventory, and build strong vendor partnerships. Your medical, dental, and vision benefits start after just 30 days. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Develop and carry out purchasing strategies for raw materials and key components across multiple facilities Negotiate pricing and terms, and issue purchase orders aligned with production schedules Monitor demand signals and manage stock levels to minimize holding costs and obsolescence Act quickly to recover from material shortages Evaluate, track, and improve supplier performance on cost, lead times, quality, and on-time delivery Partner daily with engineering, quality, finance, and production on new product introductions (NPI), engineering change orders (ECOs), and process improvements Maintain data integrity in our ERP system Deliver regular reporting on cost-savings initiatives, commodity market trends, and key supply chain metrics Spend meaningful time on the production floor with plant operations to keep inventory accurate and resolve supply constraints early Take on other duties as assigned Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, or Materials Science (or equivalent hands-on manufacturing procurement experience) 5+ years of progressive purchasing, procurement, or materials management experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data modeling, VLOOKUPs, and pivot tables Proven experience in contract negotiation, vendor management, and ethical sourcing Strong problem-solving skills under tight operational deadlines Preferred Qualifications: Active ASCM/APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP) or ISM certification (CPSM) Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement Global or international sourcing experience Work Environment & Physical Requirements: This role includes meaningful time on the production floor across our manufacturing facilities. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Benefits: Quarterly and annual bonus potential Medical, dental, and vision, starting after 30 days 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting Flexible PTO program Tuition reimbursement opportunities Company laptop, phone, and expense reimbursement Team-focused culture with employee events, food trucks, celebrations, and more This posting describes the general nature and level of work for this role. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or skills, and management may assign or reassign duties at any time. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ridge Corporation