Manage procurement of goods and services, maintain global supplier relationships, support product development with supply insights, optimize supply chain costs and lead times, improve processes, mitigate risks, and use data analysis for decision-making.
Overview
Lightship is the first American all-electric recreational vehicle manufacturer currently developing an aerodynamic, battery-powered trailer for the electric age. As the macro transition to an all-electric transportation ecosystem accelerates, Lightship is bringing the increased convenience and superior performance that electrification offers to a pastime enjoyed by over 11 million American families.
Honoring Diverse Perspectives
Lightship is committed to hiring and developing top talent from diverse backgrounds. We believe representing and supporting diverse groups is key to the success of our team members, customers, shareholders and the achievement of our mission and vision. We operate in a collaborative environment with a flat organizational structure and expect a high degree of integrity, autonomy and creativity from all members of the team.
About the Role
As a Procurement Specialist, you will manage the acquisition of goods and services at Lightship. You will play a vital role in ensuring that Lightship procures high-quality goods and services at the most competitive prices while adhering to proper processes, policies, and regulations. This role will report directly to a Global Supply Chain Manager and will execute the procurement plans according to their direction and guidance.
Responsibilities
- Supplier Management: Maintain relationships with global suppliers, ensuring consistent quality and timely deliveries.
- Product Development Support: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide supply chain insights, ensuring cost-effective, quick, and efficient product development.
- Supply Chain Optimization: Continuously assess and enhance supply chain efficiency, focusing on cost reduction and lead time minimization.
- Cost Management: Monitor and control supply chain costs, identifying opportunities for cost savings with suppliers.
- Process Improvement: Identify and create process improvements to maintain an efficient Supply Chain.
- Risk Management: Identify and analyze potential supply chain risks to ensure uninterrupted business operations.
- Data Analysis: Utilize data-driven insights for informed decision-making and support of strategic initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications
- 2+ years supply chain experience with strong supplier relationship experience and sourcing knowledge or equivalent
- Strong analytical, strategic, and problem-solving skills
- Working knowledge of ERP Systems with specific experience creating PO’s, executing Item Receipts, updating Item Inventory Cards and Vendor Information, as well as executing Inventory Adjustments with appropriate Financial details
- Experience in fostering relationships with new and current supply bases
- Ability to prioritize while multi tasking
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or related field
- Experience in initiating and executing Logistics plans for shipments from Suppliers
- Ability to read technical drawings and specifications as well as basic knowledge of manufacturing process controls and quality assurance
- Familiarity with Non-Disclosure Agreements, General Terms & Conditions, Piece Price Agreements, and other related contracts is a bonus
- Preferred Systems Experience: Netsuite ERP, Jira, Confluence, Google Suite
- Ability to work in a fast paced quickly changing environment with minimal supervision
Equity
- Lightship compensation consists of the yearly salary above plus equity, which gives you a stake in the company.
Employee Benefits & Philosophy - Applies to Full Time Employees only
- Healthcare, Dental, Vision
- 401k
- Flexible Paid Time Off - that we actually want you to use!
- 13 Company Holidays: 8 throughout the year + the company observes a week of scheduled downtime during the end of the year, allowing all employees to enjoy a break
- 12 weeks paid parental leave
- Yearly LightTrip stipend for an RV trip &/or professional development opportunities
Lightship offers all of its full time employees and their dependents full benefits including health, dental and vision insurance. We are on a mission to create a more healthful all-electric experience for a pastime that millions of families enjoy and believe strongly that our team should not have to worry about quality healthcare for themselves or their loved ones along the way.
Lightship (lightshiprv.com). Broomfield, Colorado, USA Office
1765 W 160th Ave, Building 3, Broomfield, Colorado, United States, 80023
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