Buyer, Engineering

Nova Measuring Instruments is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Buyer to support procurement activities within an OEM capital equipment environment. This role is responsible for managing assigned commodities and catalog materials, maintaining supplier delivery commitments, and supporting Engineering and Production through new product introduction and ongoing build execution. The ideal candidate processes information quickly, communicates effectively with suppliers, and thrives in a fast-changing environment.

Pay Range: $85,000- $115,000 Annually (DOE)

• Certified and rated by our employees as Best Places to Work from "Great Places to Work" since 2022 and Top 30 in our industry category
• Customer focus:
  We value building strong relationships. You'll be the face of Nova, working closely with customers to understand their needs.
• Continuous learning:
  We're passionate about growth. You'll gain in-depth knowledge of cutting‑edge metrology tools, participate in industry trainings, and receive ongoing mentorship from experienced engineers.

• Procure catalog items and assigned commodities to support engineering builds and production schedules
• Manage purchase orders from placement through delivery, including active expediting, follow‑ups, and issue resolution
• Own day‑to‑day supplier communication including order acknowledgements, delivery commitments, and issue resolution
• Support Engineering with sourcing, part setup, supplier selection, and cost/lead‑time optimization
• Support Production by managing schedule changes, pull‑ins, and pushouts based on planning signals and production priorities
• Monitor supplier performance related to delivery, quality, and responsiveness
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Planning
• Process, analyze, and act on purchasing data quickly and accurately
• Maintain accurate purchasing data including promise dates, pricing, supplier acknowledgements, and change order updates within ERP
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives within procurement and supply chain processes
• Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and new part introductions through sourcing, quoting, and supplier coordination
• Escalate supply risks and material shortages and support mitigation planning with Planning and Engineering
• Coordinate with global supply chain teams and internal stakeholders across sites as needed
• Support supplier onboarding activities including documentation, ERP setup coordination, and compliance requirements

• 2–5 years of experience as a Buyer, preferably in OEM, capital equipment, or manufacturing environments
• Strong expediting skills with proven ability to drive suppliers to meet commitments
• Ability to quickly learn new products, systems, and processes
• Strong analytical skills with rapid processing of information and data
• Experience supporting both Engineering and Production teams
• Solid understanding of procurement fundamentals (P2P, lead times, MOQ, pricing, contracts)
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (Oracle Cloud)
• Proficiency with PLC (Agile PLC)
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills

• Experience managing catalog and indirect/direct material commodities
• Familiarity with engineered parts, BOMs, and drawing revisions
• OEM or capital equipment manufacturing background
• Sense of urgency and strong follow‑through
• Organized, detail‑oriented, and highly responsive
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, evolving environment
• Results‑driven with a hands‑on approach