Procurement & Warehouse Manager: Strategic Sourcing & Ops

Compass Minerals, Inc.; Louisiana, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

Benefits starting Day 1

11 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday

Competitive PTO package

1 week sick time (subject to state and

local laws

Job summary

Compass Minerals is seeking a Manager, Procurement & Warehouse to lead site procurement and warehouse operations, ensuring efficient sourcing, purchasing, storage and delivery. You will oversee strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiations, inventory management, and warehouse activities while partnering with site and corporate teams to achieve business objectives.

As part of the site leadership team, you will drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, service,

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship mgmt

Contract negotiations

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Compass Minerals is seeking a Manager, Procurement & Warehouse to lead site procurement and warehouse operations, ensuring efficient sourcing, purchasing, storage and delivery. You will oversee strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiations, inventory management, and warehouse activities while partnering with site and corporate teams to achieve business objectives.

As part of the site leadership team, you will drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, service,