Buyer

nLIGHT • Longmont, CO

98d • $70,000 - $105,000 • Onsite

About The Position

nLIGHT-DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is a leading developer of Directed Energy systems, a top modernization priority for the Department of Defense. Our High Energy Laser (HEL) systems, Adaptive Optical (AO) systems, and Acquisition / Pointing / Tracking (APT) solutions are designed to overcome complex challenges in deploying high energy laser solutions to the U.S. military and allies. As a vertically integrated business, we leverage internal capabilities from semiconductor devices to target identification, developing high-performance and cost-effective systems. We continuously invest in capabilities, facilities, and technology to deliver cutting-edge HEL solutions to the warfighter. This role offers an opportunity to work at the forefront of the HEL industry within a culture of excellence and commitment. nLIGHT, headquartered in Camas, Washington, is a publicly listed company (NASDAQ: LASR).

Requirements

• Commitment to Excellence. Attention to Detail. Pride in Workmanship.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and maintain composure and good working relationships under pressure.
• Effectively manage schedule and priorities with minimal daily direction to meet mid to long-term schedule objectives.
• 1-5 years’ experience in Purchasing and/or Supply Chain.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Manufacturing Operations, Business Administration, Operations Management or equivalent experience.
• A working knowledge of an ERP/MRP environment.
• Effective interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Ability to make decisions and solve practical problems with a variety of variables in situations where standardization may be limited.
• Experience in Microsoft 365 Suite of tools: Excel, PowerPoint, Dynamics, and Power BI.
• Ability to interface at all levels.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
• All applicants must possess or be qualified to obtain a U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Research and Development with direct engineer coordination preferred.
• Experience in a technical industry is preferred.
• AX experience is a plus.
• Preference will be given to candidates with an existing U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Execute and monitor purchase orders and maintain proactive communication with suppliers to monitor purchase order delivery, shipment tracking, short or late shipments, documentation, delivery, payment issues, or qualities issues.
• Evaluate and maintain ERP for assigned items and ensure system validity and integrity.
• Participate in cross-functional teams chartered with improving supplier performance across electrical, mechanical, optical and equipment commodities.
• Act as a conduit between suppliers and nLIGHT personnel to resolve delivery, quality and/or technical issues as they arise.
• Comply with Supply Chain, Accounting and Purchasing procedures.
• Coordinate resolution of invoice discrepancies.
• Identify and implement new part numbers and sourcing requirements.
• Generate, maintain, and present Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the supply chain organization.

Benefits

• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
• 11 paid Holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Health (ACA Gold Plan), Vision and Dental Care paid by employer 100% for Employee and 75% for Dependents
• Paid Family Leave, Short and Long Term Disability paid by employer 100%
• Competitive 401k with company match and immediate vesting

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level