Procurement Manager

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

About the Company

MLC was recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces and received an EcoVadis Sustainability Rating for our continued commitment to sustainability. We operate in a highly collaborative work environment focused on growth and innovation, with safety and sustainability as top priorities. MLC is the largest lime facility in the Americas, mining some of the purest limestone reserves in the world, and we are a global leader in high-calcium lime products and technical solutions. The company is committed to development and employee satisfaction.

About the Role

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.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan: Company matches a portion of employee contributions and provides an additional employer-funded contribution, regardless of employee participation, to support long-term retirement savings.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Reimbursement for 100% of approved eligible education expenses after six months of employment.
• Vacation and Holiday Pay: Paid vacation and recognized company-paid holidays.
• 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: 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: Access to professional development resources and opportunities within a growing, global organization.
• Student Loan Reimbursement: Coming soon—assistance for student loan repayment.