Salary Range: 105000 to 131000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

Responsibilities

• Supplier Management: Foster and maintain robust 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.
• Local Supply Base Development: Establish and manage a local supply base in Colorado to meet production and development needs
• Cost Management: Monitor and control supply chain costs, identifying opportunities for cost savings and negotiating favorable terms with suppliers.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential supply chain risks to ensure uninterrupted business operations.
• Data Analysis: Utilize data-driven insights for informed decision-making and support of strategic initiatives.

Prior Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or related field
• 3+ years supply chain experience with strong supplier relationship experience and sourcing knowledge
• Demonstrated ability to manage supplier relationships effectively
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to operate in new tools and systems
• Working knowledge of Jira is a plus but not required
• Experience in developing local supply bases is advantageous
• Experience in sourcing metal fabs, castings and vehicle components 
• Familiarity with local Colorado suppliers for metals is a plus
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Equity

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