Regional Indirect Buyer
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.
Location: Euclid - 22801
Employment Status: Salary Full-Time
Function: Supply Management/Purchasing
Req ID: 26681
Summary
Lincoln Electric has an outstanding opportunity for a Regional Indirect Buyer supporting our corporate Procurement team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a global leader in welding products and solutions, supporting strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives across multiple regions.
In addition to competitive pay, Lincoln Electric offers a lucrative annual bonus plan, student loan repayment program PLUS tuition reimbursement, medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off and many more outstanding benefits!
What You Will Do
- Review requisitions and execute purchase orders in alignment with sourcing strategies.
- Maintain and update purchase orders to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
- Resolve operational purchasing issues, including receiving and invoicing discrepancies.
- Manage vending machine operations and address related issues.
- Function as the liaison between internal departments and suppliers for all indirect purchasing matters.
- Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers to ensure optimal value.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and ensure procurement solutions meet requirements.
- Support supplier relationship management and function as a point of contact for inquiries and issue resolution.
- Work closely with the Indirect Strategic Sourcing team to support and implement sourcing strategies for operations and facilities.
- Execute and manage RFPs, RFQs, and eAuctions using the Ariba eSourcing platform.
- Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor and analyze spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
- Contribute to procurement initiatives that support the company’s 2025 strategic goals.
- Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support departmental and organizational success.
Education & Experience Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Minimum one year Supply Chain experience.
- One year of experience in indirect procurement preferred.
- Experience with Ariba eSourcing platform preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good planning and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of procurement software and tools.
- Familiarity with legal and regulatory requirements related to procurement.
- Ability to work in a team.
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.
Nearest Major Market: Cleveland
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Welding, Fabrication, Manufacturing