Lightmatter is leading the revolution in AI data center infrastructure, enabling the next giant leaps in human progress. The company invented the world's first 3D-stacked photonics engine, Passage , capable of connecting thousands to millions of processors at the speed of light in extreme-scale data centers for the most advanced AI and HPC workloads.
Lightmatter raised $400 million in its Series D round, reaching a valuation of $4.4 billion. We will continue to accelerate the development of data center photonics and grow every department at Lightmatter.
If you're passionate about tackling complex challenges, making an impact, and being an expert in your craft, join our team of brilliant scientists, engineers, and accomplished industry leaders.
Lightmatter is (re)inventing the future of computing with light.
Successfully navigating the complex semiconductor and hardware supply chain is vital to Lightmatter's success. We are looking for a Senior Buyer who will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing materials and services to meet our company's operational requirements. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and the ability to foster strong supplier relationships.
Responsibilities - Create and manage purchase orders (POs) to ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods or services.
- Help manage all aspects of the day to day operations, including supplier communications, track schedules and deliverables.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers. Conduct regular supplier evaluations and manage performance metrics.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their procurement needs. Develop purchasing plans and strategies to ensure timely availability of materials and services.
- Analyze cost structures, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement initiatives to optimize procurement costs while maintaining quality standards.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare reports and analyze procurement data to track key performance indicators (KPIs). Use data-driven insights to inform decision-making and strategic planning.
- Continuously report challenges/risks and align with stakeholders to achieve on-time launch and improve time-to-market
- Partner with the Accounting Department to ensure proper and timely vendor payment by comparing invoices vs receipts as well as yearly inventory cycle counts.
Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field with
- At minimum 5 years of procurement, sourcing, and/or negotiating experience
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build and maintain effective supplier relationships.
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience working with ERP systems such as Netsuite, SAP, or Oracle
Preferred Qualifications - Master's in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field and 3 years of industry experience in procurement, sourcing, and/or negotiating
- Experience in start-up environment
We offer competitive compensation. The base salary range for this role determined based on location, experience, educational background, and market data.
Salary Range
$115,000-$125,000 USD
Benefits- Comprehensive Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Savings Matching Program
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Generous Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Paid Family Leave
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Commuter Benefits
- Flexible, hybrid workplace model
- Equity grants (applicable to full-time employees)
Benefits eligibility may vary depending on your employment status. Lightmatter recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
Export Control Candidates should have capacity to comply with the federally mandated requirements of U.S. export control laws.