Procurement Manager

MLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Vacation and Holiday Pay

Health Savings & Wellness Benefits

Disability & EAP Coverage

Incentive Program

Career Growth & Development

Student Loan Reimbursement

Job summary

MLC is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead enterprise-wide procurement efforts across St. Louis and Ste. Genevieve, MO. You will drive supplier performance, optimize costs, and align cross-functional teams including operations, maintenance, engineering, and finance.

The role focuses on building strategic supplier relationships, managing the full PO lifecycle, and coaching procurement staff to advance best practices. A strong background in procurement, ERP systems, and leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, contract management, and supplier negotiations.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience with demonstrated performance management responsibilities.
• Experience working with purchasing, inventory management, accounts payable, or ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities across multiple company locations, ensuring effective execution of purchasing strategies and processes.
• Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships that support cost, quality, delivery, and business continuity objectives.
• Oversee the full purchase order lifecycle, including requisitions, sourcing, order placement, expediting, and closeout activities.
• Manage, coach, and develop procurement team members while building organizational procurement capabilities and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, contracts, and company guidelines.
• Support sourcing initiatives through supplier evaluations, bid processes, contract negotiations, and category management activities.
• Partner with inventory management and operations teams to optimize inventory strategies, supplier performance, and total cost of ownership.
• Drive continuous improvement through KPI management, process optimization, ERP system utilization, and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Title: Procurement Manager

Location: St. Louis & Ste. Genevieve, MO (must be willing to work at both locations)

Why consider a career at MLC?

MLC was recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces & received an EcoVadis Sustainability Rating for our continued commitment to sustainability.

• Highly collaborative work environment focused on growth and innovation
• Safety and sustainability are top priorities
• Excellent compensation, benefits, generous perks, focused on employee wellbeing
• Great development and advancement opportunities
• Bring your real self to work, come grow with us!

MLC operates the largest lime facility in the Americas and mines some of the purest limestone reserves in the world…and we are global! The company is committed to development and employee satisfaction. Join our outstanding team!

Benefits & Professional Growth

MLC offers a competitive and thoughtfully designed rewards package that supports both financial security and long-term career development:

• 401(k) Plan The company matches a portion of employee 401(k) contributions and also provides an additional employer-funded contribution, regardless of employee participation, to help support long-term retirement savings.
• Tuition Reimbursement Reimbursement for 100% of approved eligible education expenses after six months of employment to support continued learning and career advancement.
• Vacation and Holiday Pay Employees receive paid vacation as well as recognized company-paid holidays to support work-life balance throughout the year.
• Health Savings & Wellness Benefits Employer HSA contributions for medical plan participants, a comprehensive wellness program, and $100 annually toward a gym membership.
• Disability & Employee Assistance Coverage Company-provided disability insurance and access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering mental health, financial, and personal support resources.
• Incentive Program Eligibility for performance-based incentive opportunities aligned with individual and organizational success.
• Career Growth & Development Opportunities Access to professional development resources and opportunities within a growing, global organization.
• Coming soon…Student Loan Reimbursement assistance

About The Job

The Procurement Manager provides enterprise-wide leadership and drives procurement excellence, supplier performance, cost optimization, and cross-functional alignment across operations, maintenance, engineering, and finance.

• Lead procurement activities across multiple company locations, ensuring effective execution of purchasing strategies and processes.
• Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships that support cost, quality, delivery, and business continuity objectives.
• Oversee the full purchase order lifecycle, including requisitions, sourcing, order placement, expediting, and closeout activities.
• Manage, coach, and develop procurement team members while building organizational procurement capabilities and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, contracts, and company guidelines.
• Support sourcing initiatives through supplier evaluations, bid processes, contract negotiations, and category management activities.
• Partner with inventory management and operations teams to optimize inventory strategies, supplier performance, and total cost of ownership.
• Drive continuous improvement through KPI management, process optimization, ERP system utilization, and cross-functional collaboration.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, contract management, and supplier negotiations.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience with demonstrated performance management responsibilities.
• Experience working with purchasing, inventory management, accounts payable, or ERP systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to translate strategic objectives into actionable operational plans and measurable results.
• Working knowledge of procurement best practices, inventory management principles, and supplier relationship management.
• Experience developing, monitoring, and reporting key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Knowledge of procurement policies, contract review processes, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience developing department procedures, driving process improvements, and leading cross-functional initiatives.
• High emotional intelligence with the ability to manage competing priorities and navigate complex business relationships.

The Fine Print

Benefits and perquisites may vary based on the nature and location of each job.

About MLC

MLC, headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., is a leading global supplier of high-calcium lime products and technical solutions. These offerings bring essential performance and value to a broad range of market applications, including metals, construction, chemical synthesis, water and emissions treatment, glass, textiles, plastics, rubber, agriculture, foods and beverages. With over a century in business, MLC has built a reputation on the quality of its products and services, as well as an unwavering commitment to safety, sustainability and service. The company's expanding global footprint includes a diversified, reliable network of production and distribution facilities in the U.S., as well as in the UK through our Singleton Birch business. For more information, visit https://www.mlc.com/.