U.S. Silica
Purchasing Coordinator
U.S. Silica, Jackson, Mississippi, United States, 39200
U.S. Silica Holdings Inc. is a global performance materials company and is a leading producer of commercial silica used in the oil and gas industry and in a wide range of industrial applications. Over its 124-year history, U.S. Silica has developed core competencies in mining, processing, logistics, and materials science that enable it to produce and cost-effectively deliver more than 800 diversified products to customers across our end markets.
U.S. Silica's wholly-owned subsidiaries include EP Minerals and SandBox Logistics™. EP Minerals is an industry leader in the production of products derived from diatomaceous earth, perlite, engineered clays, and non-activated clays. SandBox Logistics™ is a state-of-the-art leader in proppant storage, handling and well-site delivery, and is dedicated to making proppant logistics cleaner, safer, and more efficient. The company has 26 operating mines and processing facilities and two additional exploration stage properties across the United States and is headquartered in Katy, Texas.
The Purchasing Coordinator provides purchasing/inventory support to the Maintenance Team and support to the entire plant as required to ensure efficient operations.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Coordinate and maintain purchasing/material inventories throughout the plant in an efficient matter utilizing computer-based ERP system to designate and maintain appropriate vendor information, inventory levels, and order/receive supplies as reported.Coordinate and process purchase requisitions for most of the plant purchases.Ensure proper documentation is matched with all requisitions/orders.Verify and approve all postings on POs to ensure proper accounts.Complete receiving functions of delivered good.Process receivers as appropriate.Locate goods in the designated receiving area.Receive materials in ERP system.Tag materials as required.Move tagged goods to designated received goods area for maintenance to move to appropriate inventory location.Coordinate and complete inventory counts as required. Assist in work order management as support and/or backup as directed.Coordinate and complete inventory counts as required.Assist maintenance planner as needed.Function as backup to Maintenance Planner and Maintenance Supervisor as required.Act as an essential member of the Maintenance Leadership Team.EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
High School Diploma or GED.3+ years of purchasing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Must have valid driver's license.Upon Hire: Mine Safety & Health Administration New Miner Training, HazCom and ISO training.Ability to read and interpret documents such as Safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.Ability to speak effectively before groups of customer or employees of organizations.Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.Listens and obtains clarificationResponds well to questions, writes clearly and informatively.Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent to draw and interpret bar graphs.Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.Ability to use or learn database software, internet software, inventory software, manufacturing software, ERP software, spreadsheets and word processing software as required.Follow all statutory, regulatory, and organizational procedures to protect the environment from hazardous waste exposure.Follow all Federal and State Safety Regulations, and company safety policies/procedures; Report potentially unsafe conditions; Aid in correcting unsafe conditions; Use equipment and materials properly.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Up to 25%.
U.S. Silica is an equal opportunity employer for all without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. U.S. Silica is a smoke- and drug-free workplace. The above description is intended to capture the essential functions of the job, nature and level of work as of the preparation date. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be required of the position. This job description may be modified at any time with or without notice.
U.S. Silica's wholly-owned subsidiaries include EP Minerals and SandBox Logistics™. EP Minerals is an industry leader in the production of products derived from diatomaceous earth, perlite, engineered clays, and non-activated clays. SandBox Logistics™ is a state-of-the-art leader in proppant storage, handling and well-site delivery, and is dedicated to making proppant logistics cleaner, safer, and more efficient. The company has 26 operating mines and processing facilities and two additional exploration stage properties across the United States and is headquartered in Katy, Texas.
The Purchasing Coordinator provides purchasing/inventory support to the Maintenance Team and support to the entire plant as required to ensure efficient operations.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Coordinate and maintain purchasing/material inventories throughout the plant in an efficient matter utilizing computer-based ERP system to designate and maintain appropriate vendor information, inventory levels, and order/receive supplies as reported.Coordinate and process purchase requisitions for most of the plant purchases.Ensure proper documentation is matched with all requisitions/orders.Verify and approve all postings on POs to ensure proper accounts.Complete receiving functions of delivered good.Process receivers as appropriate.Locate goods in the designated receiving area.Receive materials in ERP system.Tag materials as required.Move tagged goods to designated received goods area for maintenance to move to appropriate inventory location.Coordinate and complete inventory counts as required. Assist in work order management as support and/or backup as directed.Coordinate and complete inventory counts as required.Assist maintenance planner as needed.Function as backup to Maintenance Planner and Maintenance Supervisor as required.Act as an essential member of the Maintenance Leadership Team.EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
High School Diploma or GED.3+ years of purchasing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Must have valid driver's license.Upon Hire: Mine Safety & Health Administration New Miner Training, HazCom and ISO training.Ability to read and interpret documents such as Safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.Ability to speak effectively before groups of customer or employees of organizations.Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.Listens and obtains clarificationResponds well to questions, writes clearly and informatively.Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent to draw and interpret bar graphs.Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.Ability to use or learn database software, internet software, inventory software, manufacturing software, ERP software, spreadsheets and word processing software as required.Follow all statutory, regulatory, and organizational procedures to protect the environment from hazardous waste exposure.Follow all Federal and State Safety Regulations, and company safety policies/procedures; Report potentially unsafe conditions; Aid in correcting unsafe conditions; Use equipment and materials properly.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Up to 25%.
U.S. Silica is an equal opportunity employer for all without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. U.S. Silica is a smoke- and drug-free workplace. The above description is intended to capture the essential functions of the job, nature and level of work as of the preparation date. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be required of the position. This job description may be modified at any time with or without notice.