Buyer

Covia is a leading supplier of minerals and material solutions to the industrial and energy markets. Covia’s rich legacy includes many achievements across industries and capital success through partnership. Our ability to deliver the right product, to the right place, at the right time, is unmatched. Just as strong is our commitment to building partnerships that help our customers succeed.

Quality and innovation are at the foundation of Covia; but our real strength is our people. Covia employs a diverse and highly skilled team of professionals to convert natural minerals into engineered solutions for our customers. Every member of our team has a valuable opportunity to help shape our future and make a positive impact on the world around us through our commitment to the locations where we live and work.

COVIA IS COMMITTED TO EMBRACING AND PROMOTING DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION (D&I) WHERE WE WORK, WITH WHOM WE DO BUSINESS, AND WHERE WE LIVE. We strive to create an inclusive culture where diversity is valued and respected and where all feel included and engaged. We are intentional in our efforts to bring Team Members together and create opportunities to contribute their unique skills, experiences, and perspectives in the pursuit of Covia’s business growth objectives. Enabling all Team Members to perform at their best while being themselves is fundamental to the Clearly Covia Values and Culture.

**The successful incumbent will have the following Key Accountabilities**:

- Responsible for the overall management of administrative functions for the Procurement Department at the assigned plants.
- Review open Purchase Orders and receipts, monitor vendor performance, and expedite when necessary. Ensure problems related to delivery, or payment are promptly resolved.
- Prepare purchase orders in IFS (ERP System) by verifying specifications and price, comparing items requested to the supplier agreements.
- Manage site supplier agreements in IFS, including the adding of pricing when necessary.
- Manage the accuracy of receipt items by contacting and verifying with plant receivers.
- Resolve problems related to on-time delivery and or payment promptly.
- Perform various routine administrative duties, such as preparation of correspondence and reports, ordering supplies, and securing services as required for office equipment.
- Prepare various procurement and project status reports to present to management.
- Assist and conduct supplier negotiations plus Request for Quotes.
- Sourcing Activities.
- Vendor Set Up.
- Work with Business Unit Procurement Manager requesting and analyzing quotations.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

**The successful incumbent will have the following Minimum Qualifications**:

- 3-5 years of proven success in a purchasing role
- College degree (or equivalent) in purchasing/supply chain
- Additional experience, specialized training and/or certification
- High School Diploma required
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Products, specifically Excel
- ERP System experience required
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Time management ability to prioritize tasks to ensure deadlines are met and verify that orders come in when expected
- Self-motivated, highly organized, and enjoys a fast-paced environment

**Benefits**:

- Excellent Healthcare Benefits - medical, vision, dental
- Pension Plan
- Vacation + Paid Holidays
- Disability, Life / AD&D, and Long-Term Care Insurances
- Employee Assistance Program

The organization offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits.

Covia is Equal Opportunity Employer, and accommodations will be made during the hiring process.

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