Buyer
Company: NOVAE LLC
Location: Mc Gregor
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Founded in 1995, Novae started
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 Partner s ("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. Essential Job Duties 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. APICS certification desired, but not
required. 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. 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 www.novae.com 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.
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