Purchasing Specialist

Job Title: Purchasing Specialist

Location:  Pataskala, OH 

Schedule:  Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

Pay Rate:  Starting at $21/hr (Negotiable; dependent upon experience)

Job Summary:

Ridge Corporation is a solutions driven manufacturing company that brings concepts to life through the application of composites and advanced materials. We are seeking a highly-motivated individual to join our team as our Purchasing Coordinator. The Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for managing the procurement of goods and services essential for business operations. This role involves coordinating purchasing activities, maintaining supplier relationships, and ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisitions of materials. The Purchasing Coordinator will report to the Director of Materials and collaborate closely with all organizational units including: Accounting, Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and Safety. This person will have multiple responsibilities and must thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities  include the following:

· Coordinate and manage purchasing activities across departments

· Analyze organizational needs and determine required goods/services

· Research and evaluate potential suppliers based on price, quality, and delivery

· Negotiate pricing and delivery terms

· Place and track purchase orders to ensure timely delivery

· Monitor inventory levels and initiate replenishment as needed

· Maintain accurate records of purchase, supplier agreements, and pricing

· Resolve discrepancies related to orders, invoices, or deliveries

· Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory standards

· Prepare reports on purchasing metrics, cost analysis, and supplier performance

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 representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

1. Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook

2. Strong organizational and time management skills

3. Ability to manage multiple projects and budgets and to avoid delay/expedition costs

4. Analytical mind with attention to details preferred

5. Self -motivated with the ability to work well with diverse teams of colleagues and clients

6. Good applied interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

7. Solid understanding of the procure to pay process.

Benefits:

• Opportunity for Quarterly Performance Bonuses 
• Competitive Benefits Package after 30 Days of Employment (Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Short Term and Long Term Disability, etc.)
• Company Match 401K and Immediate Vesting
• Nine Paid Holidays and 40 Hours of Vacation upon Date of Hire
• FUN Place to Work, Annual Field Day, Monthly Employee Meetings, Food Trucks and more

For Additional Information: 

• Contact Chris Poe (Recruiter) via email at [email protected].