Strategic Global Buyer for High-Precision Manufacturing

Novanta Corporation; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Novanta Corporation is hiring a Buyer to source and purchase high-quality materials, manage suppliers, inventory, and costs to support production. You will plan procurement, trigger orders, and maintain records while aligning with cross-functional teams to optimize processes.

The role focuses on ensuring on-time delivery, cost optimization, and compliance with regulations and standards across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing management and procurement or supply chain management.
• Knowledge of sourcing strategies and supplier management, industry regulations and standards, and market trends.
• Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Office and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, source, and procure raw materials, parts, and components per policy.
• Plan and schedule material procurement to maintain target inventory levels.
• Trigger orders and monitor delivery dates, quantities, and stock levels.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases and inventory; support new product developments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize procurement processes and on-time delivery.

Skills

Negotiating

Sourcing

Procurement

ERP systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Cross-functional collaboration

Detail-oriented

Process management

Decision quality

Priority setting

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Novanta Corporation is hiring a Buyer to source and purchase high-quality materials, manage suppliers, inventory, and costs to support production. You will plan procurement, trigger orders, and maintain records while aligning with cross-functional teams to optimize processes.

The role focuses on ensuring on-time delivery, cost optimization, and compliance with regulations and standards across the supply chain.