Job 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. Compass Minerals operates 12 production and packaging facilities with more than 1,800 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 Temporary Buyer to join the Procurement team at our Underground Salt Mine in Goderich, ON.

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?

This position is primarily responsible for effectively sourcing, negotiating and contracting an uninterrupted supply of MRO materials. The person will also assist in purchasing special project/capital materials as well as assistance with Supplier performance monitoring, continuous cost improvement, process improvement, safety, training and work activities related to the operation with an emphasis on controlling costs, total cost of ownership and inventory systems proficiency.


Effective purchasing of non-stock material and services and project/capital material and services, ensuring appropriate sourcing, negotiations and contract development and documentation. Ensure compliance with corporate supply contracts on MRO purchasing, including loading of contract pricing into the system to permit automated release of contracted inventory items. Ensure site policies, procedures and government regulations are adhered to, including WSIB, liability insurance and WHMIS. Follow up and resolve with Accounts Payable any invoice discrepancies, ensuring costs in the system are accurate. Assist with the management of consignment and committed inventory agreements with suppliers. Selects vendors, assesses vendor capabilities, develops alternative sources and evaluates vendor performance. In conjunction with the senior buyers and category managers, negotiate price and delivery on purchased goods and services as required. Assist and monitor alliance/contract price agreements. Negotiation and settlement of warranty claims. Work with customs brokers on complete and accurate cross-border shipments. Assure that open purchase orders are tracked, followed up on and expedited as needed; actively engaged in realizing, capturing and reporting cost savings opportunities. Issue purchase orders and maintain positive supplier relations. Work proactively with internal and external customers to maintain a high level of confidence and working relationships; work with maintenance, engineering and operations in quoting and sourcing non stock needs. Assist managers in contract preparation and/or review. Maintain blanket services agreements. Actively participate in Compass Minerals Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) and Catalyst programs and use the tools of CIP to improve work flows. Participate in career enhancement programs to attain/maintain professional level buying skills. Perform other related duties as required.

What should you bring to the role?

College Diploma or Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent education and experience, preferably in Business or Associates Degree with relevant supply chain experience. One year of purchasing experience including sourcing, contract development and negotiations Working towards: CPP, CPSM, CPM, SCMP or equivalent preferred. Prior experience with ERP software, JD Edwards, Coupa, Oracle Business Intelligence, is desirable. Advanced computer skills required (Microsoft Office / Windows).

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hat will you like about us?

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.

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hat is the work schedule?

This is a Monday-Friday position. This position may be expected to work underground. If you do not live nearby, you will be required to relocate.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Vacancy Status

: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Starting Salary:

$60,000 - $75,000 per year (based on experience, skills, qualifications).

AI Disclosure

: The Company does not use AI tools for initial resume screening; all final decisions are made by hiring managers.



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.