Senior Buyer: Strategic Sourcing & Cost Savings

Novanta Corporation; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 81,510 - 121,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Incentives (performance-based)

Long-term incentives

Job summary

Novanta Corporation in Irvine, CA is seeking a Senior Buyer to procure goods and services cost-effectively and on time, building strong supplier relationships and maintaining lean inventory. You will negotiate contracts, work with suppliers to ensure delivery and quality, and lead cost-saving initiatives across annual plans.

You will mentor junior buyers, improve planning data integrity, and demonstrate strong negotiation, Excel proficiency, and collaboration with internal stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing and supplier management.
• Strong negotiation skills and supplier contract experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Procure goods and services cost-effectively and timely.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships.
• Maintain lean inventory and ensure planning data integrity.
• Lead cost-reduction initiatives and annual supplier plans.
• Mentor less experienced buyers and drive performance improvements.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Excel

Procurement software

Communication

Attention to detail

Project management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Procurement software

Job description

Novanta Corporation in Irvine, CA is seeking a Senior Buyer to procure goods and services cost-effectively and on time, building strong supplier relationships and maintaining lean inventory. You will negotiate contracts, work with suppliers to ensure delivery and quality, and lead cost-saving initiatives across annual plans.

You will mentor junior buyers, improve planning data integrity, and demonstrate strong negotiation, Excel proficiency, and collaboration with internal stakeholders to