Lightship
Manufacturing
Buyer
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“Buyer at Lightship. Skills: Procurement, Vendor management. Convert demand signals into purchase orders. Confirm pricing and lead times with suppliers”
Industry & Context.
Exception resolution; Discrepancy resolution
What You'll Do.
Convert demand signals into purchase orders
Confirm pricing and lead times with suppliers
Acknowledge purchase orders
Follow up with suppliers on deliveries
Resolve receipt mismatches
Resolve quantity discrepancies
Resolve pricing discrepancies
Coordinate returns with suppliers
Coordinate replacements with suppliers
Maintain purchase order records
Maintain vendor records
Keep open-order status current
Keep open-order dates current
Keep open-order notes current
Generate open-PO reports
Distribute open-PO reports
Generate past-due reports
Distribute past-due reports
Generate supplier on-time-delivery reports
Distribute supplier on-time-delivery reports
Serve as contact for internal requesters
Serve as contact for production
Serve as contact for receiving
Serve as contact for Accounts Payable
Follow procurement workflows
Surface opportunities to streamline processes
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional support; Internal requesters; Production; Receiving; Accounts Payable
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication
Full Job Description
## Description 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. ## Responsibilities Purchase Order Execution: Convert NetSuite MRP demand signals and approved requisitions into accurate purchase orders across all categories, on behalf of the supply chain team Order Confirmation: Communicate with suppliers to confirm pricing, lead times, and promise dates; ensure every PO is acknowledged and accurately reflected in the system Expediting: Monitor open orders and proactively follow up with suppliers to pull in or push out deliveries as production schedules and MRP signals change Exception & Discrepancy Resolution: Resolve receipt mismatches, quantity and pricing discrepancies, and invoice / three-way-match errors; coordinate returns and replacements with suppliers Data Integrity: Maintain accurate purchase order and vendor records in NetSuite; keep open-order status, dates, and notes current and reliable Reporting Support: Generate and distribute open-PO, past-due, and supplier on-time-delivery reports to support the team’s planning and follow-up Cross-Functional Support: Serve as a front-line point of contact for internal requesters, production, receiving, and Acc
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