Strategic Commodity Manager – Cost, Supply & NPI

Novanta Inc.; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 89,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Novanta Inc. is seeking a driven Commodity Manager to own a portfolio of commodities across our multi‑site manufacturing footprint.

You will develop category strategies, negotiate supplier agreements, and deliver measurable cost savings and supply assurance while partnering with Engineering, Operations, and Quality to optimize value. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Procurement, you will leverage spend data, run RFx events, and manage supplier performance through scorecards and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of procurement/sourcing/commodity management in manufacturing.
• Proven track record of cost savings through strategic sourcing.
• Strong analytical skills including spend analysis and should-cost modeling.
• Solid negotiation and supplier-management capability.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and data-analysis tools (Oracle EBS, Power BI, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Own savings targets and manage price, terms, lead time, and total cost of ownership.
• Negotiate and administer supplier agreements and ensure contract compliance.
• Qualify, onboard, and rationalize suppliers to reduce risk and complexity.
• Support NPI by sourcing suppliers for new components and prototypes.
• Identify and mitigate supply risks with contingency planning.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP/MRP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Oracle EBS

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Novanta Inc. is seeking a driven Commodity Manager to own a portfolio of commodities across our multi‑site manufacturing footprint.

You will develop category strategies, negotiate supplier agreements, and deliver measurable cost savings and supply assurance while partnering with Engineering, Operations, and Quality to optimize value. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Procurement, you will leverage spend data, run RFx events, and manage supplier performance through scorecards and