U.S. Pipe · 21 hours ago
Senior Purchasing Manager
Lynchburg, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expU.S. Pipe has been providing quality water and wastewater products since 1899, and they are seeking a Senior Purchasing Manager to lead plant-level purchasing responsibilities across multiple ductile iron pipe facilities. This role is responsible for ensuring uninterrupted material flow to support plant operations while driving cost control, supplier accountability, and standardized purchasing practices.
Industrial ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and hold accountable the Purchasing Managers at each plant
Standardize purchasing practices while allowing flexibility for plant-specific needs
Serve as escalation support for critical material shortages or supplier failures
Build strong relationships with plant managers, maintenance leaders, and engineers
Oversee sourcing and availability of critical production materials
Ensure material strategies align with melt schedules, casting rates, and production plans
Manage supplier performance to maintain consistent quality and delivery
Lead purchasing strategy for MRO items supporting plant operations
Partner with maintenance and engineering teams to support planned outages and emergency repairs
Negotiate contracts, pricing, and service agreements with key suppliers
Develop preferred supplier programs for critical categories
Conduct supplier performance reviews focused on delivery, quality, and responsiveness
Mitigate supply risks and develop contingency sourcing plans for critical materials
Drive year-over-year cost reduction without compromising safety or reliability
Create and manage plant purchasing budgets and forecast material spend
Analyze cost drivers related to scrap markets, alloys, and inbound freight
Partner with finance and operations to track savings and purchasing performance
Ensure accurate PO execution, contract compliance, and ERP discipline
Improve purchasing visibility, data accuracy, and reporting across plants
Standardize contracts, vendor setups, and approval workflows
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and ethical sourcing standards
Create all monthly corporate scrap reporting
Perform usage, pricing and spend analytics for RFP’s and Executive Level Presentations
Communicate risks tied to market volatility, supplier constraints, or operational disruptions
Support senior leadership with clear, actionable purchasing data and insights
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field required
10+ years of purchasing or procurement experience in heavy manufacturing required
Proven experience leading purchasing teams
Strong understanding of foundry or metals-based manufacturing operations
Demonstrated success managing raw materials and MRO
Preferred
Experience in ductile iron pipe, foundry, steel, or construction materials manufacturing preferred
Benefits
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.
Company
U.S. Pipe
U.S. Pipe is a manufacturer of ductile iron pipe products, fittings and joint restraints used in drinking water and wastewater systems.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2016-04-15Acquired
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