Manager, Procurement & Warehouse

We are seeking a Manager, Procurement & Warehouse to join our team. This role is responsible for leading site procurement and warehouse operations, ensuring the efficient sourcing, purchasing, storage, and delivery of goods and services that support safe and reliable operations. The Manager, Procurement & Warehouse oversees strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiations, inventory management, and warehouse activities while partnering with site and corporate teams to achieve business objectives.

As a key member of the site leadership team, this position drives continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, service, compliance, supplier performance, and cost effectiveness.

Why Join Compass Minerals?

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Relocation assistance provided for qualified candidates
• Benefits starting Day 1
• 11 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Competitive PTO package
• 1 week sick time (subject to applicable state and local laws)
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Education Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bonus opportunities for eligible positions

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that support operational and business objectives.
• Lead supplier negotiations, contract development, and commercial agreements.
• Drive cost reduction, cost avoidance, and value improvement initiatives.
• Analyze spend data and market conditions to identify savings opportunities and support data-driven decision making.
• Partner with stakeholders to expand spend under management and maximize supplier value.

Warehouse & Inventory Management

• Oversee warehouse and stores operations, including receiving, inventory management, cycle counting, and materials handling activities.
• Optimize MRO inventory levels to improve inventory turns, reduce aged inventory, and minimize carrying costs.
• Ensure timely availability of materials, equipment, and services to support site operations.
• Maintain inventory controls and processes in compliance with company policies and SOX requirements.

Supplier Performance & Operational Excellence

• Develop and maintain supplier performance management programs, including performance reviews and risk assessments.
• Mitigate supply chain risks through supplier diversification, contingency planning, and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts focused on safety, quality, efficiency, and service performance.
• Establish and monitor procurement and warehouse KPIs to drive department performance.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Serve as a strategic business partner to operations, engineering, finance, and other site leaders.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align procurement and inventory strategies with business needs.
• Lead, coach, and develop procurement, warehouse, and materials management team members.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with company policies, delegation of authority requirements, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote safe work practices throughout procurement and warehouse operations.
• Support audit readiness, inventory controls, and operational compliance initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5-10 years of progressive procurement, supply chain, materials management, or warehouse experience.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing procurement, warehousing, or materials management teams.
• Experience in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and contract negotiations.
• Strong knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma.
• Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing MRO inventory and warehouse operations.
• Experience in mining, manufacturing, or other heavy industrial environments.
• CPSM, CPM, CSCP, or similar professional certification.
• Experience utilizing SAP.

Physical Requirements

This position includes both office and warehouse environments. Employees may be required to walk warehouse facilities, lift and move materials, and wear required personal protective equipment. Additional physical requirements include:

• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl occasionally.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds routinely and up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Compass Minerals is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are firmly committed to making all employment-related decisions without regard to race, ancestry, ethnicity, color, religious creed or belief, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy and breastfeeding), age, military or veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by law. Learn more about equal employment opportunity laws at dol.gov.