Strategic Procurement Buyer for Precision Tech

novanta; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Novanta in Irvine is seeking a Buyer who will source and procure materials, manage suppliers, and maintain inventory to meet production demands, ensuring quality and cost competitiveness. You will develop sourcing strategies, monitor lead times, trigger orders, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize procurement processes and On Time Delivery.

Ideal candidates bring experience in purchasing management or supply chain, strong negotiation and ERP skills, and a detail‑driven mindset

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing management or procurement.
• Knowledge of sourcing strategies and supplier performance.
• Familiarity with industry regulations and market trends.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, source and procure raw materials, parts and components according to policy.
• Plan and schedule material procurement to keep inventory at target levels.
• Trigger orders, track delivery dates, quantities and stock levels.
• Maintain records of purchases and inventory and support new product developments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize procurement processes and delivery metrics.
• Demonstrate experience in purchasing management or supply chain roles.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

ERP systems

MS Office

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

MS Excel

ERP software

Job description

Novanta in Irvine is seeking a Buyer who will source and procure materials, manage suppliers, and maintain inventory to meet production demands, ensuring quality and cost competitiveness. You will develop sourcing strategies, monitor lead times, trigger orders, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize procurement processes and On Time Delivery.

Ideal candidates bring experience in purchasing management or supply chain, strong negotiation and ERP skills, and a detail‑driven mindset