Buyer

Novanta Inc.; Newton-le-Willows; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Novanta Inc. is seeking a Buyer based in Cambridge to manage sourcing and supplier performance for critical components in medical and industrial applications. In this role, you'll lead initiatives that enhance supply chain efficiency and support seamless manufacturing processes.

The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation skills, experience in supply chain roles, and an understanding of quality standards in manufacturing. Join us to make a significant impact in our innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Buyer or Supply‑Chain role within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and quality standards.
• Familiarity with MRP systems and supply‑chain KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Source electronic and mechanical components ensuring best value, quality, and compliance.
• Collaborate closely with planning teams to align supply with customer demand.
• Manage supplier relationships, driving performance improvements and resolving issues.
• Monitor supply risks, market conditions, and long‑lead‑time materials to ensure continuity.
• Lead supply‑chain improvement initiatives including BOM changes and ECNs.
• Track and report on supplier performance and supply‑chain KPIs.

Skills

Strong negotiation and supplier management skills

Excellent organisational skills

Understanding of manufacturing processes

Familiarity with MRP systems

Knowledge of international trade/compliance

Job description

Build a career powered by innovations that matter! At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing—improving productivity, enhancing people’s lives and redefining what’s possible. We create for our global customers engineered components and sub‑systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission‑critical applications—from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing. Novanta is one global team with over 26 offices located in The Americas, Europe and Asia‑Pacific.

Buyer Location

Cambridge (On‑site)

Shape a High‑Performance Supply Chain Behind Advanced Technology

At Novanta, our supply chain is critical to delivering the high‑performance components and systems our customers rely on across medical and industrial applications. As a Buyer, you will take ownership of sourcing, supplier performance, and inventory management—ensuring the right materials are in place to support precision manufacturing at scale. This is a dynamic, hands‑on role where you will engage with internal stakeholders and global suppliers, balancing cost, quality, and supply continuity. You will also play a key role in driving improvements across the supply chain and supporting new product introductions.

What you will be doing:

• Source electronic and mechanical components, ensuring best value, quality, and compliance
• Collaborate closely with planning teams to align supply with customer demand
• Manage supplier relationships, driving performance improvements and resolving issues
• Monitor supply risks, market conditions, and long‑lead‑time materials to ensure continuity
• Lead or support supply‑chain improvement initiatives, including BOM changes and ECNs
• Track and report on supplier performance and supply‑chain KPIs
• Maintain accurate master data, including pricing, compliance, and sourcing details

What you will bring:

• Experience in a Buyer or Supply‑Chain role within an engineering or manufacturing environment
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and quality standards
• Familiarity with MRP systems and supply‑chain KPIs
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Knowledge of international trade/compliance (desirable)

Why Join Novanta?

• Be part of a global organisation driving innovation in healthcare and advanced manufacturing
• Work in a collaborative environment with real visibility and impact
• Opportunity to shape supplier strategies and influence business performance
• Exposure to complex, high‑precision products and technologies

If you are a proactive Buyer looking to step into a role where you can truly influence supply‑chain performance, we would love to connect! Reach out to Rebecca Pelham to discuss further—or click apply today.

We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, for example with applications, interviews, or assessments, please inform Talent Acquisition Partner. We will work with you to understand your needs and make appropriate arrangements so you can perform at your best.

Novanta is a proud equal‑employment‑opportunity and affirmative‑action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.

Please call +1 781‑266‑5700 if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process.

Novanta is a leading global supplier of core technology solutions that give medical, life‑science, and advanced industrial original equipment manufacturers a competitive advantage. We combine deep proprietary expertise and competencies in precision medicine, precision manufacturing, robotics and automation, and advanced surgery with a proven ability to solve complex technical challenges. This enables Novanta to engineer proprietary technology solutions that deliver extreme precision and performance, tailored to our customers’ demanding applications.