On-Site Procurement & Contracts Specialist

Compass Minerals; Goderich; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Job summary

Compass Minerals Canada Corp. in Goderich, ON is hiring a Buyer to join the Goderich Mine team. This on-site role requires relocation and follows a Monday-Friday 8-hour day shift.

You will purchase non-stock and project materials, negotiate terms, manage contracts, resolve invoice discrepancies, and optimize inventory while collaborating with internal teams and suppliers. On-call rotation may be required.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of purchasing experience with emphasis on sourcing, purchasing, contract development and negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Purchase of non-stock and project materials by executing sourcing strategies, negotiating terms and developing contracts.
• Ensure compliance with corporate supply contracts for MRO purchases and enter pricing to allow automated/simple release of inventory items.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies in collaboration with accounting teams and ensure accurate cost reporting.
• Analyze consumable stock inventory levels and purchase replacement items as required.
• Adjust inventory minimum/maximum levels to reflect usage and manage inventory processes in accordance with purchasing best practices and production requirements.
• Identify suppliers and assess performance, develop alternative sources and evaluate pricing and delivery terms as needed.
• Collaborate with customs brokers to ensure complete and accurate cross-border shipments.
• Create, track and manage purchase orders, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution of discrepancies.
• Identify, analyze and implement cost savings opportunities in alignment with business objectives.
• Partner with internal teams and external suppliers to maintain positive working relationships and ensure effective customer service.
• Support maintenance and operations teams by preparing contracts and procuring materials, equipment and services for maintenance activities.
• Participate in career enhancement programs to develop and enhance professional purchasing competencies.
• Support critical operations, supplier issues and project activities during assigned on-call periods.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Contract negotiation

Invoice reconciliation

Inventory optimization

Cross-border shipments coordination

On-call rotation experience

Education

Post-secondary diploma in Business or Supply Chain

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

CPM certification or pursuing

Job description

Compass Minerals Canada Corp. in Goderich, ON is hiring a Buyer to join the Goderich Mine team. This on-site role requires relocation and follows a Monday-Friday 8-hour day shift.

You will purchase non-stock and project materials, negotiate terms, manage contracts, resolve invoice discrepancies, and optimize inventory while collaborating with internal teams and suppliers. On-call rotation may be required.