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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: Euclid - 22801 - Cleveland, OH, United States (US)
Employment Status: Salary Full-Time
Function: Supply Management
Req ID: 24485 

PURPOSE: Typical responsibilities include maintaining all material master inventory planning data, generates buy component forecast, places purchase orders to meet requirements of material resource planning (“order to stock” and other order fulfillment requirements), while shepherding the order management requirements to successful conclusion (demand requisition through receipt and vendor payments).  Expected competencies include purchasing, scheduling techniques, MRP “Material Requirements Planning”, system calendars & service scheduling (days on and days off & other events such as plant shutdowns and inventory scheduling), inventory management, risk management, and supplier relationship management.  Previous experience desired in buying or purchased product planning.  Quoting and procuring MRO and non-strategic direct material requirements for the location, while collaborating with the local management team and corporate centers-led management group.

JOB DESCRIPTION (DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES)

• This role supports Senior Buyer / Sourcing Specialist and center-led sourcing, while monitoring their respective supplier’s performance and related corrective actions necessary to meet and improve our operational performance.
• Works closely with other departments to identify, evaluate, and develop qualified suppliers for assigned purchase requirements.
• Participates in local management meetings, gaining a better understanding of the immediate priorities locally while communicating progress.
• Manages external supply risk associated with supplier performance, including planning strategies for inventory safety stocks, reorder points, minimum order quantities and other requirements.
• Considers many cost variables when selecting suppliers during the buying process (examples: logistic selections, title transfer, INCO terms, training, technical support, payment terms, pricing, lead-times, order quantities, warranty, liabilities, and other factors based on specific budget and schedule requirements).
• Member of cross-functional project teams to implement the most cost-effective value for procurement alternatives.
• Prepares and Manages RFx “Requests for Quotation, Information, or Proposals” of local sourcing requirements.
• Provides suppliers with forecasts and production schedule information as needed.
• Continuous Improvement “CI” engagement for operational improvements of assigned procurement processes, including improvement in SAP transactions, master data accuracy, and implementation of new business systems related to S2P “Source to Pay” processes.
• Attention to detail and policies for supplier on-boarding requirements (e.g., NDA to protect all intellectual property, tax documentation, vendor-master data collections of banking accounts, terms, and contact information).
• Other tasks assigned as a valued member of the organization.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as needed or directed in support of the Company’s 2025 Strategy.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or STEM program.  Other education considered with demonstrated equivalent years of experience in a similar role.
• Desire 2 years minimum in a related procurement or materials management role with a bachelor’s degree.  Previous years of experience and professional referrals considered in lieu of education requirement.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as Part Prints, Bills of Material, Manufacturing Routings, and Job Order forms.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong computer proficiency with desired experience using Microsoft Office Suite, SAP or a similar ERP.
• Knowledge and experience using consumption-based and forecast-based planning methods is a plus.
• Ability to prioritize work and adapt your work schedule to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate a strong attention to detail.

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.