Buyer

Job Description

Job 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.

About the Role

As a Buyer at Lightship, you will be the execution engine for the supply chain team — turning demand into accurate, on-time purchase orders that keep our vehicle programs supplied. Reporting to a Global Supply Chain Manager, and operating in a matrixed model across the supply chain organization, you will own the day-to-day purchasing for parts that have already been sourced and approved: placing and managing purchase orders driven by NetSuite MRP, confirming orders with suppliers, expediting deliveries, and resolving the discrepancies that surface along the way. This is a tactical, hands-on role and an ideal entry point into the Supply Chain field at a fast-scaling EV manufacturer. Sourcing strategy, supplier selection, and negotiation sit with the category owners and senior buyers you support — freeing you to build deep fluency in our ERP, our supplier base, and the mechanics of keeping a production line fed.

• 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 Accounts Payable on order status and purchasing questions

• Process Discipline: Follow established procurement workflows and standard work; surface opportunities to streamline and improve them as you learn the system

• 0–2 years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, operations, or a related field (relevant internships count); new graduates encouraged to apply
• Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage many open orders and deadlines simultaneously
• Comfort working in spreadsheets (Excel or Google Sheets) for tracking and basic analysis
• Clear written and verbal communication; able to follow up with suppliers and internal partners professionally and persistently
• Eagerness to learn an ERP system and structured procurement processes in a fast-moving environment
• Dependable and accountable, with the judgment to flag and ask questions when something looks off

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a related field
• Exposure to an ERP system (NetSuite a plus) through coursework, an internship, or prior work
• Familiarity with MRP concepts — planned orders, lead times, reorder points
• Interest in manufacturing, automotive, RV, or hardware, and curiosity about how a physical product gets built
• Comfort with Google Workspace; exposure to Jira or Confluence a plus

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

Employee Benefits & Philosophy - Applies to Full Time Employees only

- 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 LightTrip stipend for an RV trip &/or professional development opportunities 

Lightship offers all of its full time employees and their dependents full benefits including health, dental and vision insurance. 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.