Senior Materials Buyer - Strategic Sourcing & Inventory Lead

Coshoctonjfs

Frazeysburg (OH)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 125,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k with match

Flexible PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Bonus potential

Equipment provided

Team culture events

Job summary

Coshoctonjfs is seeking a hands-on Senior Materials Buyer to drive our supply chain strategy and support production across multiple facilities in Ohio. You will partner with leadership, engineering, quality, and operations to ensure material availability, optimize inventory, and build strong supplier relationships that impact daily operations.

The role emphasizes negotiation, ERP data management, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in SCM, Materials Science, Business or Industrial Engineering.
5+ years procurement or materials management experience in manufacturing.
Strong ERP/MRP and advanced Excel skills.
Proven supplier negotiation and strategic sourcing experience.
Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute purchasing strategies for raw materials and components across multiple facilities.
Monitor demand trends and manage inventory to minimize excess/obsolescence.
Evaluate, track and lead supplier performance reviews on cost, lead times, quality, and delivery.
Partner with Production, Engineering, Quality and Finance on launches and changes.
Maintain purchasing and inventory data in ERP, report cost savings and metrics.
Ensure ethical sourcing and streamline procurement workflows.
Engage production floor teams to address material needs and accuracy.