lightship - Manager of Global Supply Chain
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Requirements
• 7+ years of supply chain or procurement experience, with at least 2 years in a people management role leading a team of 2 or more direct reports • Demonstrated experience managing procurement of custom-engineered or manufactured components in a production environment — not purely commodity or indirect purchasing • Proven track record of leading end-to-end supplier negotiations, including piece price, tooling, and commercial terms • Working knowledge of ERP systems — specifically managing purchase orders, receipts, vendor records, and inventory in a manufacturing context • Experience partnering directly with Engineering through product development and design change cycles, including BOM management and NPI activities • Strong communicator with the ability to influence cross-functionally, present to senior leadership, and represent supply chain in executive-level discussions • Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, resource-constrained startup environment where process must be built and not just followed • RV industry experience is a strong plus; automotive, aerospace, or adjacent custom manufacturing experience is helpful • Familiarity with the Elkhart/Detroit supplier ecosystem and established relationships in the region • Experience scaling a supply chain function from early-stage prototype through volume production • Proficiency with NetSuite ERP; comfort with Jira, Confluence, and Google Workspace • APICS CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent professional certification • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field • 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 • Flexible Paid Time Off - that we actually want you to use! • 8 Company Holidays + the company observes a period of scheduled downtime during the end of the year for a week, allowing all employees to enjoy a break • 12 weeks paid parental leave • $2,000 per year towards an RV trip of your own &/or professional development opportunities - we call this a LightTrip • Lightship offers all of its full time employees and their dependents full benefits including health, dental and vision insurance and covers 100% of the insurance premium. 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.
Responsibilities
• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop a team of Procurement Specialists and supply chain contributors; set clear goals and expectations, deliver regular feedback, and build a high-performing, accountable team culture • Strategic Sourcing: Own commodity strategy and sourcing decisions across assigned categories, including custom-engineered and long-lead components; lead supplier selection, RFQs, and competitive bidding processes • Supplier Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with a global supplier base; lead business reviews, drive performance accountability on quality, delivery, and cost, and manage escalations to resolution • Contract Negotiation: Lead negotiation of piece price agreements, tooling contracts, general terms and conditions, NDAs, and other commercial agreements; ensure Lightship’s commercial interests are protected • Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate closely with Engineering, Program Management, and Finance to support new product introduction, design changes, cost targets, and phase gate milestones; serve as the supply chain voice in cross-functional program reviews • Cost Management: Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities; track and report supply chain spend against budget; own savings targets and present results to VP and executive leadership • Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks — single-source dependencies, geopolitical exposure, supplier financial health, tariff and trade impacts, and capacity constraints • Logistics Coordination: Oversee inbound freight and carrier relationships; ensure on-time delivery of materials to support production schedules; drive continuous improvement in freight cost and transit performance • Process & Systems: Build and enforce procurement process discipline across the team; ensure accurate and timely PO management, vendor master data, and inventory records in NetSuite ERP; drive adoption of tools and workflows that scale • Supplier Site Visits & Travel: Conduct regular supplier and partner site visits to assess capability, audit performance, and strengthen relationships; travel up to 25%
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