nLIGHT Corp

Sr. Buyer - Production Operations

nLIGHT Corp$100K — $140K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years' experience in Strategic Purchasing/Supply Chain Management.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
  • Experience with Government Contracting FAR/DFAR regulations.
  • Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems, preferably Dynamic 365.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Dynamics, and Power BI.
  • Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication abilities at all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

  • Execute and monitor purchase orders, ensuring proactive supplier communication.
  • Evaluate and maintain ERP system validity for assigned categories.
  • Develop and implement Supplier Development Plans.
  • Ensure compliance with Supply Chain, Accounting, and Purchasing policies.
  • Generate and present KPIs for supplier performance.

Benefits

  • 4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year.
  • 11 paid Holidays.
  • 100% employer-paid Health, Vision and Dental for employees, 75% for dependents.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Tuition Assistance Program.
  • 100% employer-paid Paid Family Leave, Short and Long Term Disability.
  • Competitive 401k with company match and immediate vesting.
Full Job Description
Description

Location: Longmont, CO (onsite)

Experience: 8+ years' experience in Strategic, Technical Purchasing and/or Supply Chain Management. Experience in Strategic Sourcing and Negotiations, Category Management, Contract Negotiations and Develop, Vendor Management and Development, and working within Government Contracting FAR/DFAR requirements.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Manufacturing Operations, Business Administration, Operations Management or equivalent experience.

Compensation: $100,000-$140,000 depending on experience.

Summary:

The primary responsibilities of a Sr. Buyer within our Production Operations group are to support cross-functional team members in the strategic sourcing, procurement and materials management functions of highly technical categories such as optics and custom manufactured components and assemblies. The Sr. Buyer role includes but is not limited to: coordinating with engineering and program managers to develop strategic category strategies and supplier development plans. The Sr. Buyer will be responsible for executing the requisition to pay processes on assigned categories.

All applicants must possess or be qualified to obtain a U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance. Preference will be given to candidates with an existing U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance. Further information on requirements to obtain a security clearance is available at: https://www.dcsa.mil/mc/pv/mbi/gicp/. Please review this information before applying.

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.


Required Experience / Capability:
  • 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 technical industry is preferred.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Manufacturing Operations, Business Administration, Operations Management or equivalent experience.
  • A working knowledge of an ERP/MRP environment. Dynamic 365 experience is a plus
  • 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.
  • Previous government contracting experience preferred.


Benefits Summary:
  • 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


About nLIGHT Corp

nLight is an American laser company founded in 2000 by Scott Keeney. The company is privately held and funded by venture capital firms. It has headquarters in Vancouver, Washington, and operations in Shanghai, Hillsboro, Oregon, and Lohja, Finland. nLight specializes in diode laser components and systems, fiber laser components and systems, and optical fibers. Their key markets include materials processing, consumer electronics, and medical and military applications. nLight was founded in 2000 during the telecom boom. Since its inception, nLight has grown to more than four hundred employees worldwide and has won numerous awards.[citation needed] In 2005, nLight created nConnect, an independent 501(c)(3) entity with a mission to increase student interest and achievement in STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) by connecting schools to business.
Learn more about nLIGHT Corp
Size
1,300 employees
Market Cap
$440.5 million
Industry
Net Income
-$20.9 million
Founded
2000
5 Year Trend
+21.7%
Revenue
$222.7 million
NASDAQ

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