Procurement Manager

Job Title:

Procurement Manager

Location:

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

MLC was recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces & received an Eco Vadis 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!

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

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.

• 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.

• 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…