Ravago Manufacturing Americas · 1 month ago
Category Buyer – Raw Materials (North America)
Coldwater, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$75K/yr - $95K/yr
5+ years expRavago Manufacturing Americas is focused on sustainable and cost-effective raw material sourcing for manufacturing operations across North America. The Category Buyer will ensure the continuous availability of raw materials, develop sourcing strategies, and build strategic partnerships with suppliers to support operational excellence and profitable growth.
ManufacturingPlastics and Rubber ManufacturingRecyclingSales
Responsibilities
Ensure continuous availability of raw materials for manufacturing in North America
Develop contingency plans and dual-sourcing strategies to mitigate supply risks
Maintain deep market knowledge of raw material trends, pricing, and availability
Streamline sourcing processes to reduce lead times and improve responsiveness
Ensure raw materials meet strict quality standards for safe and consistent production
Drive continuous improvement in sourcing practices, reporting progress to Director Procurement
Ensure compliance with trade regulations, import/export laws, and industry standards
Manage supplier audits to guarantee ethical sourcing and regulatory adherence
Promote safe handling and procurement of raw materials, supporting workplace safety
Build strategic partnerships with raw material suppliers across North America
Negotiate long-term contracts to secure favorable terms and supply reliability
Foster continuous tactical purchases of rubber waste and raw materials
Collaborate with suppliers to drive innovative rubber waste solutions
Ensure transparent communication and trust-building with internal stakeholders (manufacturing, R&D, finance)
Develop competitive sourcing strategies to achieve cost savings and margin improvements
Make purchase deals that contribute directly to company profitability
Balance financial risk with supply security in sourcing decisions
Enhance negotiating power by leveraging scale and market intelligence
Ensure continuity of supply at optimal cost to support profitable manufacturing growth
Qualification
Required
Work and Think Level: Higher professional and commercial level
Education: Commercial or procurement-related degree
Experience: At least 5 years in a similar role
Languages: English and Spanish, both spoken and written
Benefits
Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) Matching Program
Paid Parental Leave
Pet Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness Perks
And More
Company
Ravago Manufacturing Americas
Ravago Manufacturing Americas (RMA) produces a wide range of plastic and rubber materials from high performance engineered resins to recycled post-consumer materials.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase