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NOVAE LLC•Clarinda, IA

About The Position

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. This role may be based out of Clarinda, IA or Red Oak, IA.

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.