Strategic Buyer II — Materials & Manufacturing

Novanta Corporation; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 32,790 - 42,620; Part time

Job summary

Novanta Corporation is seeking a Buyer II contractor to execute procurement activities and ensure timely, cost-effective sourcing for manufacturing operations. You will manage purchase orders, supplier relationships, and inventory while driving on-time delivery, quality, and cost performance.

The role supports continuous improvement through data analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and ERP-driven processes. Contractor engagement extends through 2026 with potential extension based on volume.

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 thinking

Negotiation

Prioritization

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement workflows

Job description

Novanta Corporation is seeking a Buyer II contractor to execute procurement activities and ensure timely, cost-effective sourcing for manufacturing operations. You will manage purchase orders, supplier relationships, and inventory while driving on-time delivery, quality, and cost performance.

The role supports continuous improvement through data analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and ERP-driven processes. Contractor engagement extends through 2026 with potential extension based on volume.