Associate Buyer - Expeditor [C]

Novanta Inc. • North Syracuse, NY

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About The Position

As an Associate Buyer, you will assist in sourcing and procuring quality goods at reasonable prices. You will help ensure timely product delivery to support the sales team and maintain inventory accuracy. The role includes purchasing, supplier negotiation, inventory monitoring, and supporting purchasing plans and budgets.

Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge of business, supply chain management, or a related field.
• Knowledge of stock replenishment routines.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to analyze data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other purchasing software.
• Solid communication skills.
• Action-oriented and energetic, with a willingness to act with limited planning and seize opportunities.
• Ability to negotiate skillfully with internal and external groups, reach concessions while preserving relationships, and build trust.
• Collaborative approach, including seeking input, listening, handling productive conflict, and working across functions and business-unit boundaries.
• Trustworthiness, transparency, integrity, and openness to self-reflection and improvement.
• Initiative, ownership, persistence, resilience under pressure, and direct communication.

Responsibilities

• Place purchase orders and ensure timely delivery of products.
• Negotiate prices, terms, and conditions with suppliers.
• Assist in developing annual purchasing plans and budgets.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure timely delivery of goods.
• Maintain positive supplier relationships and resolve issues effectively.
• Support timely product delivery for the sales team and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Track price competitiveness, spend under management, stockouts due to procurement, and on-time delivery.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed