Associate Buyer - Expeditor [C]

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 engineered components and sub‑systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for mission‑critical applications ranging from minimally invasive surgery to robotics and 3D metal printing. Novanta is one global team with over 26 offices across the Americas, Europe and Asia‑Pacific, united by a culture that embraces teamwork, collaboration and empowerment.

Responsibilities

• Place purchase orders and ensure timely delivery of products
• Negotiate prices, terms and conditions with suppliers
• Assist in the development of annual purchasing plans and budgets
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure timely delivery of goods
• Maintain positive relationships with suppliers and effectively resolve any issues that arise

Key Performance Metrics

• Price Competitiveness
• Spend under Management
• Stock Outs due to Procurement
• On Time Delivery

Requirements & Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of business, supply chain management or a related field
• Knowledge of stock replenishment routines
• Keen attention to detail and ability to analyze data
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other purchasing software
• Solid communication skills

Competencies

• Action Oriented: Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for challenging tasks; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes opportunities when they arise.
• Negotiating: Can negotiate skillfully in tough situations with both internal and external groups; settles differences with minimum noise; wins concessions without damaging relationships; can be both direct and forceful as well as diplomatic; gains trust quickly of other parties; has a good sense of timing.
• Collaborative Team Player: Collaborative — intentional about seeking input and including others when making decisions. Humility — self‑aware, vulnerable, willing to reflect critically on opportunities for self‑improvement. Interpersonal Influence — listens, masters productive conflict, works across functions and business‑unit boundaries. Trustworthy — builds trusting relationships by being transparent and acting with integrity.
• Demonstrates Grit & Determination: Initiative — demonstrates a high level of ownership, leads and mobilizes change. Persistence — has the tenacity to persist in the face of roadblocks. Resilience — can tolerate pressure and quickly recover from high‑stress situations. Courage — communicates directly and is real with others, even when it is difficult.