Fractional Procurement Specialist - Transportation Vehicle Colors, Materials and Finishes (CMF)

Lightship

Remote, United States

Posted on: 2024-05-06

Category: emobility

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Employment type:

Full time

Remote?

Yes

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

Lightship is an early-stage hardware startup launched in 2020 by Tesla alumni that is bringing the $26B recreational vehicle industry into the electric age. Based in San Francisco and Broomfield, Colorado, Lightship is designing and producing an aerodynamic, battery-powered trailer that liberates travelers from the noise, emissions, and range anxiety of gas RVing.

About the Role

Lightship is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Procurement Specialist with a strong background in transportation and product development. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the procurement of goods and services, negotiating contracts with suppliers, and ensuring timely delivery of materials/products with a focus on materials to finish the interior and exterior of Lightship’s vehicle. The Senior Procurement Specialist will also be responsible for working closely with product development and design teams to ensure the successful development of our vehicles that meet quality, design and cost standards. This role requires sourcing materials that meet Engineering requirements as well as sourcing from more sustainable suppliers including but are not limited to textiles, composites, metal, glass and other material suppliers.

Onsite/Hybrid Work

Hybrid roles at Lightship require onsite work from our offices Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Tuesdays and Fridays are optional work from home days, when your work will be executed more successfully from home. Speak to the hiring manager to learn more.

Responsibilities

Source, negotiate, and manage contracts with suppliers for a range of goods and services, with a focus on sustainability and product development

Collaborate with the supply chain team on procurement strategies between substrate materials and finishing materials

Execute relevant purchase orders for materials and any relevant reliability or quality testing

Ensure the timely delivery of products and materials to meet project deadlines

Collaborate with product development and design teams to ensure the successful launch of our vehicles that meet quality and design standards

Manage supplier relationships and resolve any issues that may arise

Conduct market research and analysis to identify new suppliers and negotiate better pricing

Develop and implement purchasing strategies to maximize cost savings, MOQs and minimize supply chain disruptions

Monitor and report on key performance metrics to senior management

Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures related to procurement, supply chain management, and sustainability

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field

A minimum of 7 years of experience in purchasing and supply chain management, with a strong focus on transportation and product development

Proven experience negotiating contracts with suppliers and managing supplier relationships

Strong knowledge of transportation and logistics practices, including import/export regulations

Preferred Qualifications

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Strong project management skills and attention to detail

Familiarity with sustainability practices and an understanding of the importance of sourcing sustainable materials

Experience with Jira is preferred but not required

Experience with Netsuite is preferred but not required

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