Buyer

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan and purchase material daily to support production and optimize inventory utilizing MRP.
• Review and analyze purchase requisitions and generate purchase orders.
• 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., engineering, sales, and management).
• 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.
• Review suppliers to keep abreast of new products and techniques.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers.
• 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.
• Cook up coordination efforts with suppliers and engineering as requested.
• Support lean manufacturing activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Experience, Education, Skills, Training And Competencies

• BA or BS degree with emphasis in engineering, business, or supply chain management
• APICS Certification preferred
• 3+ years of experience in procurement, planning and/or other supply chain operations
• Experience with APAC suppliers and non-standard hours of communication is a plus
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of MS Office
• Experience with ERP systems in a manufacturing environment
• Oracle is a plus

Seek Continuous Education

• Continuous education of materials management theories, processes and practices as department budget allows.

Active and Professional Communication

• Active and professional communication with team, internal customers, and suppliers.

Urgency & Success Driven

• Exhibit & encourage sense of urgency, highly energetic and success driven.

Multi-Tasking & Prioritization

• Multi-task and prioritize projects and primary responsibilities.

Negotiation Skills

• Negotiate cost avoidance and price reductions from suppliers.
• Negotiate lead-time reduction and/or stocking programs with suppliers to reduce inventory burden.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of PPV and PPI impact on the business.

Salary

The salary for this role will range from $56,000 to $84,000 annually based on full-time employment. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to location, relevant skills, training, experience, education, etc. Certain roles may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation and/or long-term incentives. Incentives could be discretionary or non-discretionary depending on the plan.

Benefits

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.

EEO Statement

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.