Buyer, Manufacturing Supply Chain

Build a career powered by innovations that matter! At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing—improving productivity, enhancing people’s lives and redefining what’s possible. We create for our global customers engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission-critical applications—from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing. Novanta is one global team with over 26 offices located in The Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Looking for a great place to work? You have found it with a culture that embraces teamwork, collaboration and empowerment. Come explore Novanta. Primary Responsibilities Plan, prepare and process daily requisitions and purchase orders in order to support production needs utilizing MRP and internal request procedures. Monitor material requirements and expedite deliveries as required to synchronize supply chain inventory with customer demand to mitigate excess and obsolete inventory. Negotiate key business metrics with suppliers, such as cost reductions, inventory agreements, lead time reduction, and supplier payment terms. Communicate purchase order status with internal customers. Establish and maintain order policies and lead times for products. Request pricing quotes from suppliers from materials or services to determine the best source of supply. Research sources of supply and services to maintain flexibility, high quality, and competitive pricing in the supplier base. Analyze and complete supplier performance reviews and address corrective actions accordingly. Coordinate efforts with suppliers and engineering as requested. Support lean manufacturing activities. Perform other duties as assigned. General Tasks Strict compliance with the quality, occupational safety and environmental regulations. Implementation of the instructions of the quality / environmental management representative and the occupational safety specialist. Required Experience, Education, Skills, Training and Competencies BA or BS Degree preferred with emphasis in supply chain management. 3 years of progressively responsible purchasing and materials control experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience with APAC suppliers a plus. Strong computer skills and knowledge of MS office. Experience with ERP manufacturing systems in a manufacturing environment; Oracle experience a plus. Ability to read, understand and interpret mechanical drawings. Travel Requirements As needed Physical Requirements Mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use office equipment, including a computer. Ability to read printed materials and computer screen. Ability to demonstrate proof of up to date Covid-19 vaccination status (full vaccination dose and booster, if eligible) per the current CDC guidelines prior to employment start day with Novanta. Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy. Please call 1 781-266-5700 if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process.