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 11,000 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.

 Location: Bettendorf - Bettendorf, IA, United States (US)
Employment Status: Salary Full-Time
Function: Supply Management
Pay Range:  ($55,000 - $80,000)
Target Bonus: 5.0%
Req ID: 25547 

Position Summary:  

Responsible for procuring manufacturing materials, tools, supplies, and services, in accordance with approved Engineering Sales Orders (ESOs), Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and defined procedures. Obtains Request for Quotes (RFQ) and negotiates best vendor terms, pricing and delivery based on specific budget and schedule requirements.  Performs follow-up on purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of critical parts.  Meets with existing and prospective suppliers and tours their facilities to determine compatibility with company’s needs.

Responsibilities:

• Process ESOs and ECOs on a daily basis;
• Negotiate price, terms and conditions with suppliers;
• Purchase parts and select shipping method based on delivery date;
• Ensure that parts have been acknowledged and have promise dates from vendors within a week of PO Issue date;
• Work closely with cross functioning departments and supplies to resolve any issues with ESOs and ECOs;
• Support technicians in field by processing emergency orders;
• Knowledge of suppliers, costs, terms, and current lead times;
• Participate in Project Kick-off meetings, Build Review meetings, and Engineering Huddles;
• Research and resolve invoice problems;
• Strategic sourcing;
• Run quarterly Supplier Report Cards and analyze data for accuracy prior to meeting with suppliers;

Experience/Skills

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in a related field
• 2-5 years’ experience purchasing for a manufacturing company
• Computer literacy required.  Microsoft Office preferred
• Experience using an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system or Manufacturing Resource Planning II (MRP II) system
• Thorough working knowledge of purchasing policies, processes and procedures
• Ability to perform extremely detailed work with a high degree of accuracy in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to perform effectively as a team player and to carry out assignments accurately
• Basic knowledge of reading mechanical prints.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Familiar with mechanical print for fabricated parts.

Nonessential Skills and Experience:

• Safety (OSHA, SDS), ANSI (RIA) Standards;
• Microsoft Office Suite;
• ERP Software (Epicor);
• Smartsheet Software;
• CAD Software (Solidworks, PTC Windchill, PTC Creo); and

Physical demands and work environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: Work is a mix of sedentary and walking. There is extensive use of a computer terminal, keyboard and telephone. There is occasional reaching, bending and lifting in relationship to documents and stored records. This individual may have to sit for long periods of time. Traveling is occasional; hours may be irregular.
• Work environment: Normal office environment, with some time spent on manufacturing floor and visiting suppliers.

Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S)

• Understand the Company’s EHS Policy and how it relates to this job;
• Be aware of OSHA & EPA laws and regulations as well as company rules and policies that pertain to this job;
• Work in a safe and environmentally friendly manner and observe all company EHS procedures;
• Immediately notify the supervisor if there is any safety hazard, any equipment not operating correctly or if there are any questions regarding EHS procedures, and
• Attend required EHS training.

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.