Buyer/Planner I or II

nLIGHT (NASDAQ: LASR) provides high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace & defense applications. The Buyer/Planner serves as the functional expert for end-to-end production planning and purchasing for complex, high-impact product lines at the Hillsboro, OR site. This role translates demand into executable, compliant, and stable production and material plans while managing delivery, cost, risk, and supplier outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Optimize production flow by identifying bottlenecks and balancing capacity, material availability, and demand volatility
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for chronic shortages and capacity constraints
• Drive continuous improvement focused on planning accuracy and schedule stability
• Support NPI item tracking and readiness for new product introductions
• Monitor supplier and subcontractor contract performance
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, and Cost Accounting Standards
• Lead supplier negotiations, qualification, and cost reduction initiatives
• Partner with Engineering on BOM accuracy and configuration discipline
• Lead planning and purchasing integration into S&OP

Benefits include target cash bonus, 120 hours paid vacation, medical/dental/vision, ESPP, 401(k) with immediate vesting, and tuition assistance.