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Novanta Inc. · 3 months ago

Senior IT Purchasing Specialist

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$72K/yr - $130K/yr

5+ years exp

Novanta Inc. is a global technology company that specializes in engineered components and sub-systems for healthcare and advanced manufacturing. The Senior IT Purchasing Specialist will optimize the procurement of IT products and services, develop sourcing strategies, manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure cost-effective acquisition of technology solutions that align with business goals.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute sourcing strategies for Applications, Software, Cloud services, and IT consulting

Conduct market analysis to identify potential suppliers and evaluate their capabilities

Lead RFP/RFI processes and vendor selection

Build and maintain strong relationships with key IT vendors and service providers

Monitor vendor performance and compliance with contractual obligations

Build and track vendor performance with the use of KPI’s

Collaborate with legal and finance teams to manage contract lifecycle and renewals

Identify cost-saving opportunities through strategic negotiations and alternative sourcing

Analyze spend data and trends to inform sourcing decisions and budgeting

Ensure sourcing activities comply with internal policies and external regulations

Mitigate risks related to vendor reliability, data security, and service continuity

Work closely with IT, Finance, Legal, and Procurement teams to align sourcing with business needs

Work with key customers in the following areas to deliver on business requirements. Infrastructure, Cyber Security, R&D, and Manufacturing. Engineering

Support project teams with timely acquisition of required IT resources

Maintain strict compliance with the quality, environmental and occupational health and safety regulations and implementation of the instructions of the quality, environmental management and/or occupational health and safety officer

Qualification

IT sourcingVendor managementContract negotiationCost optimizationMedical device regulationsSourcing toolsCybersecurity knowledgeGlobal sourcingAnalytical skillsStakeholder managementIT governance frameworksProcurement certificationCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, or related field

5+ years of experience in IT sourcing, procurement, or vendor management

Experience sourcing IT systems used in manufacturing, R&D, and quality environments

Strong knowledge of medical device regulations (FDA, ISO 13485, GDPR, HIPAA)

Familiarity with IT categories including SaaS, cloud infrastructure, networking, and cybersecurity

Proficiency in sourcing tools and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coupa)

Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred

Experience with global sourcing and managing offshore vendors

Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO/IEC 27001)

Knowledge of ITIL, ISO, or other IT governance frameworks

Familiarity with GxP-compliant systems and validation processes

Familiarity with IT systems used in medical device lifecycle (e.g., PLM, QMS, eQMS)

Certification in procurement (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) or IT sourcing (e.g., SIG)

Benefits

Full range of medical, financial, and other benefits to make your quality of life better.

Company

Novanta Inc.

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Novanta is a leading global supplier of core technology solutions that give medical, life science, and advanced industrial original equipment manufacturers a competitive advantage.

Founded in 1968

Bedford, Massachusetts, US

1001-5000 employees