Stores and Procurement Supervisor

EXPLORE THE POTENTIAL OF BEING PART OF SOMETHING CLEARLY ESSENTIAL!

Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP) is a leading global provider of essential minerals focused on safely delivering where and when it matters to help solve nature’s challenges for customers and communities. The company’s salt products help keep roadways safe during winter weather and are used in numerous other consumer, industrial, chemical and agricultural applications. Its plant nutrition products help improve the quality and yield of crops, while supporting sustainable agriculture. Additionally, its next-generation, long-term fire retardant products provide a more innovative and environmentally friendly option in the fight against wildfires. Compass Minerals operates 12 production and packaging facilities with nearly 2,000 employees throughout the U.S., Canada and the U.K. Visit compassminerals.com for more information about the company and its products.

We are currently hiring Stores and Procurement Supervisor to join the team at our Evaporation facility in Goderich, ON.

Compass Minerals’ Goderich Plant has operated since 1867, after an unsuccessful search for oil uncovered a vast bed of rock salt under Goderich. Using mechanical evaporation, the plant produces high-purity, fine- and coarse-grained salt products in packages and in bulk for commercial, agricultural and industrial applications. The plant also packages rock salt from the mine that is used for deicing and water conditioning.

Goderich is named Canada’s Prettiest Town and is best known for its stunning sunsets. Goderich is a lakeside community of 8,000 people located approximately 1.5 hours from London and Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario.

HOW WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM?

To perform this role successfully, the candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following

Summary: As the Supervisor of Procurement and Stores, this position is responsible for the safe and effective daily operations and leadership of the Compass Minerals Procurement and Stores site organization at Goderich Plant. These duties consist in part of leading, directing, participating in and managing a team responsible for all aspects of negotiation, ordering, and contract management as well as optimizing the direct raw materials, packaging materials, and maintenance repairs and operations (MRO) inventory levels.

This position is also responsible for the effectively sourcing, negotiating, contracting and Procurement of acceptable, high quality equipment, materials, and contractor services required for the completion of capital projects, at the site. This position will work closely with maintenance and engineering and other capital projects team members to help prepare RFP and RFQ documents, evaluate supplier proposals, recommend and select targeted suppliers for commercial terms negotiations and the generation of project agreements.

Essential Job Functions: Include but are not limited to the following:

(Management reserves the right to add or modify the duties and responsibilities at any time.)

• Promotes and monitors a culture conducive to generating ongoing improvements in Safety, Quality, Costs, Efficiency, Capital Spending, Employee Engagement and Continuous Improvement Process.
• Manages, leads and mentors a current team of one stores assistant and indirectly supports Amherst and Unity purchasing functions.
• Effectively establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and duties performed by direct reports.
• Develop, manage and maintain cohesive site procurement methods, techniques and communications with internal and external stakeholders, suppliers and contractors that are consistent with Compass Minerals policies and procedures.
• Provide robust assistance in utilizing data-driven tools.
• Supplier evaluation and qualification control.
• Create and manage Supply risk mitigation controls.
• Create and manage suppliers’ Diversity and Inclusion programs.
• Identify and deliver cost reduction ideas with supplier partners to obtain industry-leading solutions and best-in-class results.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to identify spend under management opportunities for potential cost savings and/or vendor upgrades.
• Identify and help maintain optimal MRO inventory levels to maximize inventory turns, reduce exposure of aged inventory, avoid stock conditions and reduce inventory carrying costs while adhering to SOX cycle count requirements.
• Responsible for effective purchasing of capital and project work, ensuring appropriate sourcing, negotiations and contract development, and all related documentation.
• Expediting of orders and ensuring the quality and timely delivery of goods and components.
• Perform other related duties as required.

WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING TO THE ROLE?

Minimum Required Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business preferred, or equivalent education and/or work experience.
• Certifications: CPM, PMAC or similar, preferred.
• Experience in Purchasing/Stores related duties is a asset.

Physical Requirements:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WHAT WILL YOU LIKE ABOUT US?

Compensation and Benefits: We offer a competitive compensation package along with medical, dental, vision, disability, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, and much more.

Rest and Relaxation: Paid vacation, paid sick and personal floating days.

Prepare for your Future: Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company match and contribution.

Shared Core Values: Our employees share five Core Values in all we do: Integrity, Respect, Collaboration, Value Creation and High Performance.

Safety: We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment as we strive toward Zero Harm for our employees, customers and communities.

Meaningful Work: What sets us apart is the work we do impacts daily lives – and every employee contributes. We responsibly transform Earth’s natural resources to deliver products that help keep people safe, feed the world and enrich lives.

Growth and Development: Our development programs help our employees meet their personal growth goals and are a key driver in our company’s growth.

If you do not live nearby, you will be required to relocate (mention relocation agreement if applicable to position).