Sr. Buyer

A leading defense technology company is hiring a Senior Buyer in Longmont, CO to support procurement for advanced directed-energy laser systems. This role will source highly technical materials, including optics, custom-manufactured parts, and complex assemblies, while managing suppliers, negotiations, purchase orders, delivery performance, and ERP data.This position partners closely with engineering and program teams and requires experience purchasing within manufacturing and government program environments.Onsite: 5 days/week in LongmontQualifications8+ years of buyer/purchasing experience5+ recent years supporting a manufacturing environment3+ years purchasing for government programsExperience sourcing technical/manufactured componentsSupplier management and contract negotiation experienceExperience working across multiple ERP systemsBachelor’s in Supply Chain, Business, or related fieldDynamics 365 experience preferredWhy this RoleWork on advanced defense and directed-energy laser technologySource highly technical optics, custom components, and complex assembliesHigh-impact role partnering directly with engineering and program teamsOwnership across sourcing, negotiations, supplier performance, and development