Buyer II

Overview 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. Summary The Buyer II is responsible for executing procurement activities to ensure the timely and cost-effective sourcing of materials in support of manufacturing operations. This role manages purchase orders, supplier relationships, and inventory levels to align with production demand, while driving on-time delivery, quality, and cost performance. The Buyer II supports continuous improvement through data analysis, effective planning, and cross-functional collaboration. Primary 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 Required Experience, Education, Skills, Training and Competencies Experience & Knowledge: 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 Skills & Competencies: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Effective negotiation and supplier management capabilities Ability to prioritize and manage multiple demands in a dynamic environment Strong collaboration skills across cross-functional teams High attention to detail with the ability to adapt to changing business needs Physical Requirements Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments. Occasional movement between production and operational areas. Travel Requirements Minimal travel; occasional supplier or cross-site support as needed. Compensation and Benefits The base pay for this position is $56,000 to 90,000 per year depending on the geographic market. This position provides an opportunity for competitive quarterly sales compensation based on an achievement to plan. Novanta supports all aspects of your life's needs. This position provides a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits to make your quality of life better. 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process. Company Overview Solving complex challenges, delivering innovations that matter! Novanta is a leading global supplier of core technology solutions that give medical, life science, and advanced industrial original equipment manufacturers a competitive advantage. We combine deep proprietary expertise and competencies in precision medicine, precision manufacturing, robotics and automation, and advanced surgery with a proven ability to solve complex technical challenges. This enables Novanta to engineer proprietary technology solutions that deliver extreme precision and performance, tailored to our customers' demanding applications. The driving force behind our growth is the team of innovative professionals who share a commitment to innovation, the Novanta Growth System, and our customers’ success. Novanta’s common shares are quoted on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "NOVT". #J-18808-Ljbffr