Buyer

Iron Oak Energy, a leading provider of proppant to the oil and gas industry with a differentiated footprint of low-cost, logistically advantaged mining and terminal assets serving all major U.S. shale basins. Iron Oak Energy Solutions, formed from the strategic combination of Covia Energy and Black Mountain Sand to create a premier frac sand mining company, delivering superior products and solutions to diversified oil and natural gas markets across North America. The combination positions Iron Oak Energy with unmatched scale, reliability, and deliverability to customers in all major oil and gas shale plays.

Iron Oak Energy is looking for a dynamic Buyer who will have a positive impact on the Procurement team at either our Crane or Kermit, Texas plant locations.  The Purchasing Buyer initiates purchase orders based on business requirements and inventory levels. The successful candidate will administer our purchasing contacts and contract database, monitor vendor pricing, availability, expedites delayed orders as well as assist with supplier negotiations and RFQ’s. The Purchasing Buyer will report to the Business Unit Procurement Manager administering the procure to pay process for capital projects as well as assigned facilities in the US.

Key Responsibilities: 

• 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.
• Manage the handling of invoice exceptions in accounts payable application.
• 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.
• Apply corporate and site specific policies and procedures in daily activities, particularly as they relate to material purchasing.
• 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.

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 
• 401K with Company Matching
• Vacation Paid Holidays 
• Disability, Life / AD&D, and Long Term Care Insurances 
• Employee Assistance Program 

Iron Oak Energy is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities based on work-related factors without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status. We offer competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive range of benefits.

This job description reflects the principal functions of the role and may not cover all work requirements. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed to meet exceptional conditions.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.