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Sr. Category Manager - Mechanical
nLIGHT —Camas, WA
- $95,000 - $123,000 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- 8 years
- Analysis skills
- Paid jury duty
- Health savings account
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CIS Trust —Wilsonville, OR
- $100,092 - $137,311 a year
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- Hybrid work
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Sr. Category Manager - Optics
nLIGHT —Camas, WA
- $95,000 - $123,000 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- 8 years
- Analysis skills
- Paid jury duty
- Health savings account
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Senior ERP Applications Developer
Leupold + Stevens, Inc. —Beaverton, OR
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Senior Data Scientist - AI Trainer
DataAnnotation —Oregon
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Senior Electrical Engineer – Digital Hardware & FPGA (US Citizenship Required)
Teledyne FLIR Defense —Wilsonville, OR
- Full-time
- 5 years
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Senior Workday Analyst (Remote in OR, WA, ID, MT)
Motus Recruiting and Staffing —Portland, OR
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Senior Mechanical Engineer - AI Trainer
DataAnnotation —Vancouver, WA
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- Remote
- English
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Senior Engineering Operations Specialist - Project Support (Onsite)
Motus Recruiting and Staffing —Vancouver, WA
- $42 an hour
- Full-time
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- Office
- Windows
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Senior Field Technician- Night Shift
SGS —Portland, OR
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
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Senior Software Engineer
PLEXSYS —Camas, WA
- $117,900 - $148,600 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Military
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- Paid holidays
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PKI Solutions —Portland, OR
- $65,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Marketing
- Research
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Senior Quantitative Analyst - AI Trainer
DataAnnotation —Oregon
- $50 - $100 an hour
- Part-time
- Remote
- Computer Science
- English
- Mid-level
- Flexible schedule
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Senior Appian Developer/Architect
CGI Group, Inc. —Oregon
- $89,600 - $194,000 a year
- Azure
- 5 years
- SQL
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Senior Piping Designer
MEGI Engineering Inc. —Lake Oswego, OR
- $120,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Construction site
- Bachelor of Science
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Senior Tax Manager
Everforth —Portland, OR
- $170,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- CPA
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Sr Hydraulic Systems Engineer
HYDRA-POWER SYSTEMS INC —Portland, OR
- $100,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- System design
- 11+ years
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Manufacturing Engineer, Senior - Core Equipment Machining
A-dec, Inc. (USA) —Newberg, OR
- Full-time
- Background check
- ERP systems
- Ability to climb stairs
- Opportunities for advancement
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Senior Accounting Analyst
BizTek People, Inc. —Portland, OR
- $90 - $95 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- CPA
- 5 years
- Word processing
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Senior CNC Programmer-Aerospace Manufacturing
Cascade Engineering Technologies —Canby, OR
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- US work authorization
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Sr. Category Manager - Mechanical

nLIGHT -
Camas, WA

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Job Details

Full-time
$95,000 - $123,000 a year
5 days ago

Benefits

Paid jury duty
Health savings account
AD&D insurance
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
RSU
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Bereavement leave
Pet insurance

Qualifications

Stakeholder relationship building
Stakeholder management

Full Job Description

Who We Are

At nLIGHT, we are constantly extending the cutting-edge of laser technology in multiple dynamic and growing markets. We are a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace & defense applications, to name a few. Our lasers are changing not only the way things are made, but also changing the things that can be made.

Headquartered in Camas, Washington, nLIGHT is a publicly listed company (NASDAQ: LASR).

Job Summary

The Senior Category Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for critical direct material and technology for precision mechanical categories. This role is accountable for supplier performance, supplier portfolio optimization, supply risk mitigation, and compliant procurement execution across commercial and government programs. In partnership with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Program teams, the Senior Category Manager supports product roadmaps, qualification requirements, new product introduction, cost objectives, and continuity of supply.

Key Responsibilities

Develops and executes category and supplier strategies aligned with business priorities, product roadmaps, technology requirements, and manufacturing needs.
Shapes the supplier portfolio across assigned categories through supplier segmentation, capability coverage, and sourcing strategy to support qualification plans and reduce sole-source or single-source dependency where feasible.
Drives supplier performance through scorecards, Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), and corrective actions to improve quality, delivery, responsiveness, and capacity alignment.
Negotiates supplier agreements and commercial terms, including pricing, lead time, capacity, inventory strategies, technology partnerships, risk-sharing frameworks and other provisions that support cost competitiveness and continuity of supply.
Partners with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Program teams on supplier selection, make/buy decisions, qualification activities, and sourcing strategies for new and sustaining products.
Monitors market conditions, regulatory developments, and geopolitical risks to proactively identify supply constraints and protect continuity for critical programs and production needs.
Identifies and mitigates supplier concentration, capacity, and single-source risks through alternate sourcing, recovery planning, and continuity actions, as appropriate.
Ensures sourcing activities comply with applicable regulations, contractual requirements, and internal purchasing policies.
Drives improvements in sourcing processes, tools, and analytics to increase visibility, strengthen execution, and support better business decisions.
Serves as a trusted subject matter expert by providing guidance and support that strengthens sourcing discipline and cross-functional execution.
Communicates sourcing strategies, risks, and recommendations clearly to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline; typically 8+ years of experience in category management, strategic sourcing, supply chain, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience developing category strategies and managing supplier relationships in a manufacturing, technology, or regulated environment.
Demonstrated experience negotiating supplier agreements and commercial terms.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Familiarity with government contracting, trade compliance, or regulated industry requirements, including FAR, DFARS, ITAR, or EAR, is preferred.
Experience leading sourcing, supplier performance, or process improvement initiatives.
Proficiency in ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, and other sourcing or analytics tools.
Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and deliver results in a cross-functional environment.
Strongly preferred: Experience with sourcing and technical challenges for the following categories:
- CNC machined components
- Tight-tolerance metal parts
- Complex multi-axis machined parts
- Precision housings, mounts, brackets, fixtures, heat sinks, Cold Plates, manifolds, etc.
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
- Plastics / Custom Fabrications
- Typically, includes aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, copper, specialty alloys and plastics.

nLIGHT is proud to offer comprehensive COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Starting pay depends on qualifications:

Sr Category Manager: $95,000 - $123,000 annually

Other Compensation and Benefits

Target Cash Bonus of 5% of earned wages
Eligible for Restricted Stock Unit grants
4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
10 paid Holidays
Eligible for health benefits on the 1st day of the month after your start date
Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, including prescription and orthodontia with employee-paid premiums as low as $40.00 per pay period
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life & AD&D Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Aflac Supplemental Insurance
Paid Bereavement Leave and Jury Duty
Tuition Assistance Program
Pet Insurance

nLIGHT is subject to US Export Control regulations. To qualify for this position, you must be a US Person (that is, a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual granted asylum or refugee status).

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (360) 566-4460 or [email protected].

E-Verify Participation:
nLIGHT participates in the E-Verify program. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

For more information, please review the following notices:

E-Verify Participation Poster
Right to Work Poster

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