Buyer

NOVAE LLC; Avon Township (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health Insurance

Paid PTO

Job summary

Novae LLC is seeking a Buyer to source materials and services to support and sustain manufacturing output. You will manage supplier relationships, review requests, and drive cost-control initiatives across inventory and procurement processes.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain, and experience with ERP systems and MS Office. RV/trailer manufacturing experience is preferred, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or related field, or equivalent demonstrated skills and experience.
• Experience in purchasing within manufacturing preferred (RV/trailer experience a plus).
• Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office; ERP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review requests, communicate with suppliers and operations managers, compare prices and availability.
• Verify requisitions against master list and recommend alternatives when needed.
• Drive continuous improvement to create inventory control systems to reduce costs.
• Provide purchasing planning and data trends to Regional Purchasing Manager.
• Manage inventory accuracy using cycle counts and schedule deliveries.
• Prepare purchase orders, verify specs and prices, and authorize payments.

Skills

Purchasing

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

ERP software

MS Office

Job description

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Buyer

Full-time Regular Admin Minnesota, Avon, MN, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 3174

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

Founded in 1995, Novaestarted making trailers in January 2001 with the idea to offer quality products with great service, deal fairly with people, and recognize that suppliers, employees, community and customers are all important to success. Our purpose is to create opportunities for people to make their lives better and to 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 including Sure-Trac, H&H Trailers, CAM Superline, ITI Cargo, Midsota, and LOOK Trailers. Novae has grown both organically and through acquisitions to become the second largest trailer manufacturer in North America. Novae currently has more than 1,200 employees, 20 manufacturing facilities across 8 states and maintains an active dealer network of more than 1,100 partners.

Our company is driven strongly by growth and a set of core values the leadership team emphasizes: Embracing and Driving Change, Service-Minded, Strong Character, Self-Discipline, Accountability, Work Ethic.

In December 2021,Brightstar Capital Partners ("Brightstar"), a private equity firm focused on partnering with families, founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, completed its acquisition of Novae LLC in partnership with the Company's two founders and senior management team. Under Brightstar’s ownership, Novae has already grown significantly in size and is poised to continue to grow.

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.

• 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.)

Qualifications and 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.
• Medical Insurance (PPO and HDHP options)
• Vision Insurance
• Critical Illness 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

Novae LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Novae LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.