Purchasing Manager
Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 12,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries.
Job Responsibilities
- To oversee and direct all activities of the Purchasing Department, assure that a sound purchasing strategy is executed, and assure that Fori Automation has a good supply-chain management system in place.
- Responsible to fulfill all administrative requirements for hiring, firing, discipline, merit recognition, and technical development of all reporting personnel.
- Responsible to determine and execute proper manning requirements for the department(s) based on current and future capacity need. (This is done in conjunction with the Operations Manager.)
- Manages the daily office functions of the Purchasing Department and arranges for maintenance to equipment as needed.
- Responsible to prioritize daily activities of reporting personnel and assign work accordingly.
- Responsible for compliance to all established administrative and quality procedures as outlined by Fori Automation executive management. (i.e.: QS-9000TE, ISO, Made-2-Manage, etc.)
- Responsible to assure that procedures/practices are in place that will assure quality workmanship by all departmental personnel.
- Provides necessary feedback to all departments relative to specific cost and timing issues.
- Responsible to determine training needs of department personnel and work with Operations Manager to determine best way to execute those needs.
Job Requirements
Educational: High School Diploma required
Bachelor’s Degree in Business or other related field highly preferred
Experience: 10 years as Buyer in an automotive environment.
5 years previous supervisory experience in purchasing (No degree)
2 years previous supervisory experience in purchasing (With degree)
Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
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