Strategic Sourcing Analyst

Join the Lippert Team!

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.

Strategic Sourcing Analyst

The Lippert Corporate Aftermarket team is hiring a Strategic Sourcing Analyst to add to their team to assist in international vendor and materials sourcing. This position is remote, reporting into Lippert’s Corporate Headquarters located in Elkhart, Indiana

Responsibilities:

• Complete Supplier Evaluation and Selection
• Develop an approved source list (ASL). A curated roster of pre-vetted vendors who meet your organization’s standards for quality, reliability, compliance, and capability
• Be the liaison between Lippert and the Suppliers to successful launch new product on time within Budget or price targets.
• Negotiation and Contract Management
• Cost optimization – cost reduction
• Market Analysis
• Works directly with cross-functional teams leading collaboration and adoption of Lippert Vendor Compliance standards.
• Manage the vendor’s performance.  Cost, Quality, Delivery, Service and compliance

Qualifications:

• BS is recommended but not required. Historical working career background will be considered.
• Towing, RV and or Marine products background a plus but not required.
• Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft based software utilities.
• Sourcing in a production environment

Preferred Education and Experience:

• College Degree (Associates or Bachelors)
• Buying or sales experience
• Demonstrated relationship building with key internal teams

Travel:

Travel independently, domestically as well as globally up to 10% of time.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance 

Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States. This role does not offer employment sponsorship now or in the future.

Why We are Different:

At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are.  We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members’ unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.  We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members.

What You will Get:

1. A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture.
2. Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more!
3. Fair and competitive compensation.
4. Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow.
5. Holiday, personal and vacation days.

 Apply at careers.lippert.com!

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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