Procurement Buyer II – Manufacturing & High-Precision Tech

novanta; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Novanta in Irvine, CA is seeking a Buyer II contractor to manage sourcing and procurement of materials to support manufacturing operations, including creating and tracking purchase orders and ensuring on-time delivery.

This role collaborates with Operations, Engineering and Quality, analyzes procurement data to identify risks and opportunities, and maintains accurate records in ERP systems while supporting continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of sourcing strategies, supplier management, and inventory control.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and procurement workflows.

Responsibilities

• Execute sourcing and procurement of materials, components, and services aligned to production needs.
• Manage purchase orders, including creation, tracking, expediting, and issue resolution.
• Plan and schedule material procurement to maintain inventory at target levels.
• Monitor supplier performance, including on-time delivery, quality, and responsiveness.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and inventory records within ERP systems.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, and Quality to support production and new product introductions.
• Analyze procurement data to identify risks, trends, and improvement opportunities.
• Support continuous improvement of procurement processes to enhance efficiency and reliability.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement software

Job description

Novanta in Irvine, CA is seeking a Buyer II contractor to manage sourcing and procurement of materials to support manufacturing operations, including creating and tracking purchase orders and ensuring on-time delivery.

This role collaborates with Operations, Engineering and Quality, analyzes procurement data to identify risks and opportunities, and maintains accurate records in ERP systems while supporting continuous improvement.