Buyer I at Novanta Inc.

Apex, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 May, 26

Salary

61085.0

Posted On

22 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sourcing, Procurement, Inventory Accuracy, Purchase Orders, Negotiating, Price Competitiveness, Spend Under Management, Stock Replenishment, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Communication, Action Oriented, Negotiating Skillfully, Collaborative Team Player, Grit, Determination

Industry

electrical;Appliances;and Electronics Manufacturing

Description

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. As an Associate Buyer, assist in sourcing and procuring quality goods at reasonable prices. Ensure timely product delivery to support sales team and maintain inventory accuracy. Placing purchase orders and ensure timely delivery of products Negotiating prices, terms and conditions with suppliers Assisting in the development of annual purchasing plans and budgets Monitoring inventory levels and ensuring timely delivery of goods Maintaining positive relationships with suppliers and effectively resolving any issues that arise. Price Competitiveness Spend under Management Stock Outs due to Procurement On Time Delivery Education - Demonstrated knowledge of business, supply chain management or a related field. Knowledge - Be knowledgeable in stock replenishment routines. Skill - Have a keen attention to detail and ability to analyze data. Skill - Be proficient in Microsoft Excel and other purchasing software Skill - Have solid communication skills Action Oriented - Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for the things that he/she sees as challenging; 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; can settle differences with minimum noise; can win concessions without damaging relationships; can be both direct and forceful as well as diplomatic; gains trust quickly of other parties to the negotiations; has a good sense of timing. Collaborative Team Player - Collaborative: Is 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 BU 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. The salary for this role will range from $38,190 to $61,085 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. 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 +1 781-266-5700 if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process. 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".

Responsibilities

The Associate Buyer will assist in sourcing and procuring quality goods at reasonable prices while ensuring timely product delivery to support the sales team and maintain inventory accuracy. Key duties include placing purchase orders, negotiating terms with suppliers, assisting with purchasing plans, monitoring inventory levels, and resolving supplier issues.