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NOVAE LLC • Columbia City, 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or related technical field, or equivalent demonstrated skills and experience.
• 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: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees