Procurement Specialist

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.

As a Procurement Specialist, you will manage the acquisition of goods and services  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.

• Maintain relationships with global suppliers, ensuring consistent quality and timely deliveries.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide supply chain insights, ensuring cost-effective, quick, and efficient product development.
• Continuously assess and enhance supply chain efficiency, focusing on cost reduction and lead time minimization.
• Monitor and control supply chain costs, identifying opportunities for cost savings with suppliers.
• Identify and create process improvements to maintain an efficient Supply Chain.
• Identify and analyze potential supply chain risks to ensure uninterrupted business operations.
• Utilize data-driven insights for informed decision-making and support strategic initiatives.

• 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 POs, 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 multitasking.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• 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.

• Lightship compensation consists of the yearly salary above plus equity, which gives you a stake in the company.

• 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 Light Trip stipend for an RV trip & professional development opportunities.