Technical Buyer - Hardware & Optics (Onsite Longmont)

nLIGHT, Inc.; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Company holidays

Stock purchase plan

Tuition assistance

Health, Vision, Dental

Family leave

401(k) with match

Job summary

nLIGHT-DEFENSE Systems, Inc. in Longmont, CO is seeking a Buyer to support the Production Operations team. The role requires 1–5 years in Purchasing or Supply Chain, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and DoD clearance eligibility.

You will coordinate with engineering, facilities and program managers to ensure orders are executed on schedule and manage cross-functional inventory and supplier performance. Preference for candidates with experience in a technical industry and ERP/MRP systems.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years in Purchasing and/or Supply Chain, preferably in a tech environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Manufacturing Operations, Business Administration, Operations Management or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP environment; AX experience is a plus.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute and monitor purchase orders and coordinate with suppliers on delivery, shipments, documentation, and issues.
• Maintain ERP data integrity and monitor system validity.
• Collaborate with engineering, facilities, and program managers to align orders with schedules.
• Act as liaison between suppliers and nLIGHT personnel to resolve delivery, quality, and technical issues.
• Follow Supply Chain, Accounting and Purchasing procedures and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Identify new part numbers and sourcing requirements.
• Generate and present KPIs for the supply chain organization.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

ERP/MRP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Operations/Business Administration

Tools

AX

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

nLIGHT-DEFENSE Systems, Inc. in Longmont, CO is seeking a Buyer to support the Production Operations team. The role requires 1–5 years in Purchasing or Supply Chain, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and DoD clearance eligibility.

You will coordinate with engineering, facilities and program managers to ensure orders are executed on schedule and manage cross-functional inventory and supplier performance. Preference for candidates with experience in a technical industry and ERP/MRP systems.