Buyer

NOVAE LLC•Huntington, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Novae, a leading trailer manufacturer, is seeking a Buyer to purchase required materials and services to support consistent output within Manufacturing and for projects. The Buyer will manage commercial relationships with material suppliers and service providers. Novae was founded in 1995 with the goal of offering quality products with great service, dealing fairly with people, and recognizing the importance of suppliers, employees, community, and customers. The company's purpose is to create opportunities for people to make their lives better and leave a legacy of positive impact. Headquartered in Markle, IN, Novae is one of the fastest-growing and most respected trailer manufacturers in North America, operating 12 distinct brands. The company has grown significantly and is poised for continued growth under the ownership of Brightstar Capital Partners.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or related technical field, or equivalent demonstrated skills and experience.
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

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.
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.