WHO WE ARE:

Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries. We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation, and premium products to all of our customers.

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:

This position will have the responsibility of managing our purchasing team in the planning, forecasting, and procuring of all raw materials to support operations. This will be a hands-on position requiring active involvement in the managing of vendors, sourcing materials, negotiating contracts, and leading cost-saving initiatives. The position will provide leadership to the development and maintenance of key metrics and analysis associated with procurement and sourcing.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management or equivalent degree and experience preferred
• A minimum of five years’ experience in supply chain or procurement, preferably within a management role
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and positive attitude
• Previous management experience is preferred.
• A sense of urgency and ownership is required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assist with the development and tracking of key performance indicators for Supply Chain. This will include KPI’s surrounding labor, costs, inventory and other company metrics and Operations-related departmental metrics.
• Lead the development of internal reporting for Supply Chain related issues.
• Create and maintain daily, weekly and/or monthly dashboards, as well as internal performance scorecards.
• Identifies and recommends enhancements to supply chain systems to improve performance.
• Works closely with vendors to support the overall operation. This may include contract negotiation, price negotiation, leading cost save initiatives, supplier corrective actions, and monitoring supplier performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Team Member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Pay Group : AAP/EEO Statement:
Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, protected veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters. All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert.
Lippert’s strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member. Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members. Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership. Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
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