Job Description
Company Description
THE COMPANY - McWane Ductile
McWane Ductile, a division of McWane Inc., has been an industry leader in the manufacture of water distribution and infrastructure products since 1921. With three U.S. foundries, McWane Ductile offers superior service while supplying Ductile iron pipe across North America and beyond, all while maintaining an unwavering commitment to safety and quality. Through continued innovation, it is our goal to meet the customer needs and industry demands of the future in order to Build Iron Strong Utilities for Generations.
WHY WORK WITH US?
McWane Ductile is committed to being a safe workplace for team members, providing high-quality products to our customers, and being a good neighbor in our communities. Here, you'll join a team that is resilient, adaptable, and proud of the work we do. We don't stand still. We continue to grow, improve, and take on new challenges every day. With 115 years of history and a deeply rooted culture of trust and empowerment, we're Iron Strong for a reason!
Continuous learning opportunities
Accountability for decision-making
Open-door policy at all levels
Emphasis on safety
Multi-generational workforce with long-term employees
Strong focus on culture initiatives
Collaboration with unions
Community activism and engagement: top United Way giver 5 years in a row, active in schools, parks, and local boards
Purpose-driven work: providing essential clean water transportation products
Utilization of recycled materials
Opportunities for advancement and career exploration within the organization
Support for youth through internships and co-op programs with local schools
A culture of appreciation, trust, and empowered decision-making
A fast-paced, ever-changing environment where no two days are the same
OUR CORE VALUES
Safety: People First
Leadership: I am Always on Stage
Accountability: Lead Myself Well
Excellence: Always Working to be Better
Trust: The Speed of Trust
Teamwork: Help Each Other Be Great
Communication: Candid, Clear & Constructive
Environment: Protect our Communities
Job Description
Are you a firm, fair, and consistent leader? Do you stand your ground while remaining likeable and approachable? In the world of purchasing, supply chain, and people, do you know how to build lasting relationships and drive meaningful progress? If you can lead people, improve processes, and navigate complexity with confidence, we want to talk to you.
Our ideal Purchasing Manager leads with:
Team-first execution: You're a true player-coach, willing to get your hands dirty, empower your team, and model accountability. Whether mentoring, analyzing data, or jumping in to get the job done, you lead by example and bring others along with you.
Initiative: You're a self-starter and a doer. Adaptable, resourceful, and proactive, you don't wait to be told - you take the reins. Your ownership mindset is backed by experience and a servant leadership style that motivates others to follow your lead.
Continuous improvement: You're committed, curious, and always learning. Whether improving yourself or your processes, you're driven to analyze, reflect, and follow through. You balance urgency with emotional intelligence, making thoughtful moves that bring your team and stakeholders along for the ride.
Solutions-oriented leadership: You thrive in the details, balancing cost, timing, specs, and compliance without losing sight of the big picture. You're technical enough to understand how things work, savvy enough to negotiate smartly, and experienced enough to guide others through change. You ask the right questions, make informed decisions, and solve problems that matter.
As our Purchasing Manager, you're as much a people person as you are a systems thinker. You love the mechanics of how things work - tools, processes, and supply systems alike - and you know how to apply that understanding in an industrial environment. You understand that trust is earned, and that real progress happens when people feel heard, valued, and included in the process. Whether you're saving money, mentoring a buyer, or leading a systems upgrade, you find energy in complexity and satisfaction in impact.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain a team atmosphere within the purchasing department, fostering a goal-oriented culture built on trust, urgency, and collaboration
Build cross-functional relationships throughout the organization, developing trust and credibility across departments and levels
Spend time in key departments to understand internal workflows, stakeholder needs, and how purchasing impacts the broader operation
Document and streamline purchasing processes, conducting gap analysis and gaining alignment on best practices that are clear, practical, and followed by all
Understand the raw materials market and stay informed on industry trends to support informed, strategic purchasing decisions
Optimize lead times, onboard new suppliers when needed, and improve continuity through second sourcing and vendor diversification
Manage vendor performance and internal compliance, reducing risk and ensuring purchasing decisions reflect long-term priorities
Lead inventory control initiatives, including system setup, reporting tools, and proactive alignment with production and finance
Play a key role in the company's system migration and supply chain transformation efforts, bringing both structure and team buy-in
Identify opportunities for improvement, lead change thoughtfully, and earn support through clear communication and practical solutions
Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization-from union to corporate-adapting your leadership approach as needed
Coach, develop, and hold direct reports accountable, fostering a respectful, high-performance environment rooted in trust and growth
Oversee strategic purchasing for scrap and raw materials, applying a disciplined, value-focused approach to sourcing decisions
This is a full-time, on-site position requiring weekend availability, based out of Coshocton, OH.
Qualifications
Required
5+ years of purchasing experience
5+ years of leadership experience, including managing teams of 3-5 direct reports
Experience implementing change, such as new software, system upgrades, or process improvements
Experience managing multi-million-dollar inventory and vendor relationships
Proven success in vendor management, including contract negotiation and compliance
Proficient with purchasing or supply chain software, with strong Excel skills
Preferred
Strongly prefer experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment
10+ years of combined purchasing experience and/or formal education in a related field
Bachelor's degree in a related field
Certifications such as CPIM, CSCP, CPSM, CPP, or CPPM
Experience with vendor-managed inventory programs
Power BI experience
Desired
Experience with international buying and global supplier markets
Experience working in a unionized environment
Additional Information
McWane, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is made available to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, and marital status, disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions with reasonable accommodation, Vietnam Era or veteran status. This policy applies to hiring, placement, recruitment, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, layoffs, recalls, Company-sponsored training, terminations, and other employment-related activities.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA - gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
