xLight is seeking a Director of Procurement to lead and scale our sourcing, supplier management, and procurement operations. This hybrid role requires close collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and program teams and periodic on-site engagement to support supplier qualification, integration, and production readiness.

This position is ideal for a procurement leader experienced in highly technical, government-adjacent, or capital-intensive environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute procurement strategy supporting R&D, pilot production, and manufacturing scale-up
• Lead sourcing, supplier selection, negotiations, and long-term agreements for complex, engineered components and subsystems
• Manage supplier risk, including single-source dependencies, capacity constraints, and long-lead items
• Partner with engineering on should-cost modeling, make/buy decisions, and value engineering initiatives
• Establish procurement processes, controls, KPIs, and governance appropriate for a rapidly scaling technology company
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing procurement and supply chain team
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and Program Management
• Support compliance with contractual, regulatory, and export-control requirements
• Interface with government-funded program requirements as applicable

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline (Master’s preferred)
• 10+ years of progressive procurement or supply chain leadership experience
• Proven experience sourcing complex electromechanical, optical, vacuum, plasma, or precision-manufactured systems
• Strong contract negotiation skills with high-value, long-lead suppliers
• Experience operating in fast-paced, technically complex environments
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and structured procurement processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor capital equipment, aerospace, defense, photonics, or advanced energy systems
• Background supporting DOE, NNSA, DOD programs, national laboratories, or federally funded R&D initiatives
• Experience in startup, scale-up, or first-of-a-kind manufacturing environments
• Understanding of government compliance, reporting, and audit considerations

Additional Information

• This is a full-time appointment.
• xLight offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package with stock options, holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance and 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• In compliance with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions at xLight without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions, absent undue hardship.
• Send resume and optional cover letter to careers@xlight.com.

Equal Opportunity Statement

xLight Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation. We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.