Senior Materials Buyer

Job Title: Senior Materials Buyer

Locations: Pataskala, OH & Frazeysburg, OH

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Compensation: Competitive & Negotiable (Dependent upon experience) + Bonus Potential

We are seeking a strategic, hands-on Senior Materials Buyer to lead procurement strategies and power production across our growing Ohio manufacturing facilities. In this high-visibility role, you will bridge the gap between supply chain strategy and shop-floor execution—partnering directly with leadership, engineering, quality, and plant operations to ensure raw material availability, optimize inventory, and build resilient vendor partnerships.

• Procurement & Strategic Sourcing: Develop and execute purchasing strategies for raw materials and key components across multiple facilities; negotiate pricing, terms, and issue POs aligned with production schedules.

• Materials & Inventory Planning: Monitor demand signals, manage stock levels to minimize holding costs/obsolescence, and drive rapid-recovery actions for material shortages.

• Supplier Relationship Management: Evaluate, track, and optimize vendor performance across cost, lead times, quality standards, and on-time delivery metrics.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner daily with Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Production on new product introductions (NPI), engineering change orders (ECOs), and process improvements.

• Systems & Data Analytics: Maintain integrity within our ERP system, delivering regular reporting on cost-savings initiatives, market commodity trends, and key supply chain metrics.

• Floor Engagement: Spend meaningful time on the production floor working alongside plant operations to ensure inventory accuracy and proactively resolve supply constraints.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, or Materials Science (equivalent practical manufacturing procurement experience will also be considered).

• Experience: 5+ years of progressive purchasing, procurement, or materials management experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Technical Proficiency:
  Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills (data modeling, VLOOKUPs, pivot tables).

• Core Competencies:
  
  Proven background in contract negotiation, vendor management, ethical sourcing, and problem-solving under tight operational deadlines.

• Active ASCM/APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP) or ISM certification (CPSM).

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles, continuous improvement workflows, or global/international sourcing.

We believe in supporting our team members so they can drive operational success. Along with a collaborative, employee-centered company culture (complete with team events, food trucks, and regular celebrations), we offer a competitive total rewards package:

• Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (eligible after just 30 days).

• Retirement Planning: 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
  .

• Work-Life Integration:
  Flexible PTO program to support healthy work-life balance.

• Growth &
  
  Education:
  
  Tuition reimbursement opportunities to invest in your career development.

• Financial
  
  Incentives:
  
  Quarterly and annual bonus potential.

• Tools for Success:
  Company-provided laptop, phone, and full expense reimbursement.