Buyer

Position: Buyer

 Experience: 1-5 years’ experience in Purchasing and/or Supply Chain. Experience in Research and Development with direct engineer coordination preferred.

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain, manufacturing operations, business administration, or operations management or equivalent experience. 

Compensation Range: $60,000 - $80,000 per year depending upon education and experience.

nLIGHT | Nutronics is one of the nation’s leading developers of High Energy Laser (HEL) weapon systems.  HEL weapon systems are a top modernization priority of the Department of Defense.   Headquartered in Longmont, Colorado, nLIGHT | Nutronics is a vertically integrated business that leverages internal capabilities – from semiconductor device through target identification and tracking – to develop systems that are both high-performance and cost-effective.  We continue to invest in capabilities, facilities and technology to bring leading edge HEL solutions to the warfighter. The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, is highly organized, self-motivated, enjoys working as a part of a team, and has an insatiable appetite to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment while continuously contributing to our mission.

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: http://www.dss.mil/psmo-i/ps_faqs.html.  Please review this information before applying.

Job Description: Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the Buyer’s primary responsibilities are to support cross functional team members through procurement and management of goods and services to meet internal and external customer demands. The Buyer role includes, but is not limited to: coordinating with engineering, facilities, and program managers to ensure orders are executed and on schedule and participating in all aspects of inventory management.

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 Nutronics personnel to resolve delivery, quality and/or technical issues as they arise.
• Improve internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Comply with Supply Chain, Accounting and Purchasing procedures.
• Coordinate resolution of invoice discrepancies.
• Identify and implement new part numbers and sourcing requirements
• Ensure appropriate cycle count accuracy and cadence
• Generate, maintain, and present Key Performance Indicators(KPIs) for the supply chain organization.

Qualifications:

• 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. Experience in high-tech industry preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain, manufacturing operations, business administration, or operations management or equivalent experience.
• A working knowledge of an ERP/MRP environment. AX experience is a plus
• 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 PowerBi
• Ability to interface at all levels. Excellent communication skills both written and oral.

Benefits Summary: Health (ACA Gold Plan) and, Dental and Vison Care paid by employer 100% for Employee and 75% for Dependents.  Company paid Life Insurance and Short and Long Term Disability paid by employer 100%.  Competitive 401k with immediate vesting of company contribution.  Approx. 3 weeks Paid Time Off 10 Paid Holidays.

nLIGHT | Nutronics is an equal opportunity employer.  nLIGHT | Nutronics provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, nLIGHT | Nutronics complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.  nLIGHT | Nutronics expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of nLIGHT | Nutronics employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Salary : $60,000 - $80,000