Why Join Our Team?
Do you want to be part of a team that is making a positive difference in lives all across the globe? Do you want to be part of a culture where you are recognized, respected, and rewarded for a job well done? U.S. Pipe has been providing quality water and wastewater products since 1899, and for the past 120 years, we have proudly supported local governments, municipalities, water departments, and businesses all across the United States and the world.
What We Offer:
• Team Collaboration: Join a team-oriented environment where collaboration is not just a buzzword but a priority.
• Career Growth: Be part of an industry leader renowned for world-class design, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution, and take your career to the next level.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a comprehensive benefits package with options tailored to meet your needs and those of your family.
About the Role:
U.S. Pipe is seeking a Purchasing Manager to join our team. The Purchasing Manager is responsible for developing strategies, planning, and managing all purchasing and storeroom activities for the Bessemer Plant. This includes the cost-effective procurement of raw materials, MRO parts, tools, non-CapEx equipment, services, and supplies necessary for plant operations and ensuring materials are received and distributed in a timely and accurate manner. The Purchasing Manager establishes and maintains positive supplier relationships, coordinates internal stakeholder requirements, and provides leadership and direction to purchasing department staff.
Specific Responsibilities:
• Plans, organizes, and manages the purchasing strategies and activities for the Bessemer plant consistent with company policies so that sufficient inventory of materials is available for efficient plant operations at the lowest cost possible, coordinating non-stores material purchasing with Operations.
• Executes purchase orders and manages the supply of products and services that are negotiated by central purchasing, ensuring compliance with supply agreements.
• Develops supplier relationships for materials and services not negotiated by central purchasing and negotiates with vendor representatives to obtain the best prices and service performance.
• Assures the efficient operation of the storeroom, including proper receipt and distribution of materials; timely and accurate entry of requisitions, receipts, and payment documentation into the plant operating system (ERP); processing of certificates of insurance and indemnity agreements; and maintenance of accurate inventories, including cycle counts.
• Advises the Plant Manager and staff members of market conditions and trends that could affect purchasing decisions and assists in the preparation of the annual budget and forecasting of material needs and pricing.
• Coordinates the delivery and pick-up of rental equipment between plant personnel and vendors and assists with the disposition of surplus materials and/or equipment.
• Provides leadership, development, and performance management for purchasing department staff, ensuring proper training and alignment with company objectives.
• Ensures all work performed in the storeroom and purchasing areas is performed in a safe and efficient manner and that work areas are maintained in a neat and orderly condition.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree required in business administration or a related field.
• 5–10 years of experience as a purchasing manager in an industrial environment or in a similar position.
• Advanced knowledge of purchasing, negotiating, and inventory processes, including proven application of supply chain management practices.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be a good team player.
• Must have experience with ERP systems and strong Microsoft Office skills.
• CPM or similar certification is a plus.