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Compass Minerals America Inc. Procurement and Stores Manager (Underground Mining) in Goderich, Canada
Description
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, it is working to develop a long-term fire-retardant business. 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 a Procurement and Stores Manager to join the team at our Underground Salt Mine in Goderich, Ontario.
Compass Minerals’ Goderich Salt Mine, located 1,800 feet under Lake Huron, is the largest underground salt mine in the world. The mine is as deep as the CN Tower in Toronto is tall. The rock salt produced at the mine is used to keep citizens in North America safe as they travel through winter snow and ice. The salt is shipped to hundreds of communities around the Great Lakes and along the St. Lawrence Seaway. Some of the salt is trucked to the Compass Minerals plant less than 4 kilometers away, to be packaged for distribution and sale at retailers in North America. The salt is also sold in bulk to manufacturers that make plastics, detergents, disinfectants and other important products.
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?
Th is position is responsible for the safe and effective daily operations and leadership of the Procurement and Stores Department. 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 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.
Promote and monitor a culture conducive to generating ongoing improvements in Safety, Quality, Costs, Efficiency, Capital Spending, Employee Engagement and Continuous Improvement Process.
Lead and mentor a team of 3 Buyers; 1 Superintendent; and 7 indirect Stores personnel.
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.
Expedit orders and ensure the quality and timely delivery of goods and components.
Qualifications
what should you bring to the role?
Post-Secondary Bachelor’s degree is required with a preference given to business or similar field.
7 years of relevant procurement experience required.
Demonstrated Intermediate to Advanced proficiency in other computer programs preferred, such as MS Office Suite (Access, Excel), E1 JD Edwards, Coupa.
Abilitytoretainconfidentialityandsecurityofsensitiveinformationandusediscretionatalltimes.
Proficiency inmanagingdiverseprojects,activitiesandresponsibilitiesconcurrently.
Ability to work in a multi-task environment and deal with frequent interruptions
Ability to deal with conflict management and problem solving in a fair and consistent manner
Effective organization, prioritization and time management skills
Demonstrated excellence in communication, both written and verbal
Knowledge of maintenance and mining operations activities
Sound understanding of continuous improvement methods such as lean and Six Sigma.
Preferred:
5 years of management experience
Certifications: CPM, PMAC or similar
Management experience in Purchasing/Stores related duties.
Multi-currency experience (USD & CAD)
What will you like about us?
C ompensation 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.
what is the work schedule?
This is a Monday-Friday position; overtime as required.
This position does not regularly work underground however, the candidate will be required to attain Soft Rock Common Core designation (training will be provided).
If you do not live nearby, you will be required to relocate. A relocation assistance package is available to those that qualify.
Compass Minerals Canada Corp. is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environment. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Department to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. To request reasonable accommodations, email careers@compassminerals.com or call 519-524-3245.
Job: Operations
Primary Location: CA-CA-Goderich
Work Locations: Goderich Mine, ON CAN 300 North Harbour Road W Goderich N7A 3Y9
Organization: Operations
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Regular
Shift: Standard
Day Job
Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time
Req ID: 2400002O