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NOVAE LLC • Huntington, IN

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About The Position

Job Summary: Purchase required materials and services to support and maintain consistent output within Manufacturing and for projects. Manage commercial relationships with material suppliers and service providers. Works closely with Plant Managers and Inventory Control Specialists to manage purchasing for all Markle plants.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or related technical field, recommended. Equivalent demonstrated skills and experience will be accepted.
• Must have experience in purchasing within manufacturing, RV or trailer manufacturing preferred.
• Proficient in utilization and understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning systems, Visual experience preferred.
• Strong computer skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, and related software.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Highly motivated self-starter with analytical thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

• APICS certification desired, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Review requests; communicate with suppliers and operations managers; examine prices, suitability, and availability of items or services; compare specifications and review alternatives.
• Verify purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list; clarify unclear items; recommend alternatives.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts to create inventory systems to control costs.
• Provide purchasing planning and controls information by collecting, analyzing, and reporting data and trends to Regional Purchasing Manager.
• Manage inventory accuracy using a cycle count program.
• Forward available inventory items by verifying stock and scheduling deliveries.
• Prepare purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtain recommendations from suppliers for substitute items. Verify receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolves shipment errors with suppliers. Authorize payment for purchases by forwarding received documentation.
• Assist in other areas and perform other duties, as needed. (This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this job.)

Benefits

• Medical Insurance (PPO and HDHP options)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse and Children)
• 401(k) contribution after 30 days + company match on first 3%
• Weekly Accrued PTO
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level