Buyer - Full time - Supply Chain Purchasing

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.
Plan and purchase material daily to support production and optimize inventory utilizing MRP.

• Monitor material requirements and expedite deliveries as required to synchronize supply chain inventory with customer demand.
• Expedite orders when necessary and negotiate considerations from suppliers with delinquent delivery status.
• Communicate purchase order status with internal customers (i.e., Ensure timely delivery of items and follow up with suppliers on later orders.
• Track orders and confirm system lead times, delivery dates, and costs.
• Establish and maintain order policies and lead times for product.
• Drive lead time and year over year cost reductions and establish supplier stocking agreements.
• Request pricing quote from suppliers for materials or services to determine the best quality at the best price.
• Research sources of supplies and services to maintain flexibility, high quality and competitive pricing in the supplier base.
• Track and maintain delivery status of responsible purchase orders including delivery performance, quality, and pricing
• Complete Supplier Performance Review.
• Required Experience, Education, Skills, Training and Competencies
• BA or BS degree with emphasis in engineering, business, or supply chain management
• 3+ years of experience in procurement, planning and/or other supply chain operations
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of MS Office. Oracle is a plus
• Seek continuous education of materials management theories, processes and practices as department budget allows.
• Active and professional communication with team, internal customers, and suppliers.
• Multi-task and prioritize projects and primary responsibilities.
• Negotiate lead-time reduction and/or stocking programs with suppliers to reduce inventory burden.
• Knowledge of PPV and PPI impact on the business
• Travel Requirements

~ Certain roles may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation and/or long-term incentives. This position provides a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits to make your quality of life better.

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.
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