Novanta

Novanta

Commodity Manager

Apex, NC · Senior · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$89k-$115kDetected 30 days ago
Data VisualizationNegotiationExcelSupply ChainProcess ImprovementProcurementERPPerformance ManagementRoboticsCollaboration

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odds of building a lasting career here

47Sponsors, lottery-bound
Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role80
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level II)66
Fits your clock70

Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~30% per draw at Level II). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.

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H-1B wage level

the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry

Level I · 1×
Level I$76,6901 entry
Level II$100,5682 entries
Level III$124,4263 entries
Level IV$148,3044 entries

$11,908 more — $100,568 — moves this role to Level II and 2 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.

Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $100,568 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers" for prevailing-wage purposes.

DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) · Raleigh-Cary, NC. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.

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About the role

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

Responsibilities

  • Develop, document, and execute category strategies for an assigned portfolio of commodities, aligned to the broader procurement and business-unit objectives set by the Senior Manager, Procurement.
  • Maintain a rolling pipeline of sourcing initiatives and savings projects for the assigned commodities, with clear owners, timelines, and expected value.
  • Lead negotiations on price, payment terms, lead time, and total cost of ownership
  • Manage day-to-day supplier relationships within the commodity portfolio, including performance reviews, scorecards, and continuous-improvement plans.
  • Lead negotiations on price, payment terms, lead time, and total cost of ownership; prepare should-cost models and run competitive bid (RFx) events.
  • Support new product introduction by sourcing and qualifying suppliers for new and prototype components within the assigned commodities.
  • Partner with Engineering early in development to influence design-for-cost and design-for-supply-chain decisions and to avoid sole-source or long-lead exposure.
  • Ensure timely material availability for prototype and pilot builds without disrupting production supply.
  • Support tariff and trade-cost mitigation by evaluating alternative sources, country-of-origin options, and landed-cost trade-offs in partnership with Trade Compliance and Logistics.
  • Develop and maintain contingency and dual-source plans for critical components.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of procurement, sourcing, or commodity/category management experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Demonstrated track record of delivering cost savings through negotiation and strategic sourcing.
  • Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and data-analysis tools (e.g., Oracle EBS, Power BI, advanced Excel).
  • You have found it with a culture that embraces teamwork, collaboration and empowerment.

Nice to have

  • Professional certification (CPSM, CSCP, or APICS) and/or progress toward an advanced degree.
  • Experience managing electronics, PCBA, motors, mechanical, or other engineered-product commodities.
  • Familiarity with Oracle EBS R12 (transaction and cost data) and spend-analytics reporting.
  • Exposure to global trade, tariffs, HTS classification, and landed-cost analysis.
  • Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous-improvement training.
  • Key Competencies
  • Analytical and fact-based, with strong financial and commercial acumen.
  • Sound judgment in balancing cost, quality, risk, and supply continuity.

Compensation

  • The salary range for this position is $88,660 to $115,000 annually based on full-time employment. Compensation offers are determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to location, relevant skills, training, experience, and education.
  • Certain positions may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation and/or long-term incentive programs. Incentive eligibility and structure may vary depending on the applicable plan and may be discretionary or non-discretionary.
  • Own the annual savings and purchase-price-index (PPI) targets for the assigned commodities and deliver year-over-year cost reduction.

Benefits

  • Track, validate, and report realized savings in partnership with Finance to ensure benefits reach the P&L, and drive value-engineering and cost-avoidance opportunities with Engineering and Operations.

Company info

  • Novanta is one global team with over 26 offices located in The Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific.
  • Please call +1 781-266-5700 if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process.

Equal opportunity

  • Novanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected-veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
  • 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.
  • Novanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
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