Sr. Buyer

nLIGHT • Longmont, CO

148d • $100,000 - $140,000 • 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 significant challenges in deploying high energy laser solutions to the U.S. military and its allies. Located in Longmont, Colorado, nLIGHT-DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is a vertically integrated business that uses internal capabilities, from semiconductor devices to target identification, to create high-performance, cost-effective systems. The company continuously invests in capabilities, facilities, and technology to deliver cutting-edge HEL solutions to warfighters. This role offers an opportunity to work at the forefront of the HEL industry within a culture of excellence and commitment to delivering solutions to the warfighter and the nation. nLIGHT is headquartered in Camas, Washington, and is publicly traded on NASDAQ (LASR).

Requirements

• Commitment to Excellence. Attention to Detail. Pride in Workmanship.
• Effectively manage schedule and priorities with minimal daily direction to meet mid to long-term objectives.
• 8+ years’ experience in Purchasing and/or Supply Chain.
• Experience in high-tech industry preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Manufacturing Operations, Business Administration, Operations Management or equivalent experience.
• A working knowledge of an ERP/MRP environment.
• Ability to make decisions and solve practical problems with a variety of variables in situations where standardization may be limited.
• Experience in Microsoft 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

• Dynamic 365 experience is a plus
• Previous government contracting experience preferred.
• 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 categories and ensure system validity and integrity.
• Develop Supplier Development Plans chartered with improving supplier performance across optical and custom manufactured categories.
• Comply with Supply Chain, Accounting and Purchasing policies and procedures.
• Generate, maintain, and present Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for supplier performance within assigned categories.

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: Senior