Sourcing Senior Manager, Global Supply Chain Risk Management

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
Pay Range:  ($139,400.00 - $188,600.00)
Target Bonus: 30.0%
Req ID: 24478 

PURPOSE: Proactively identify potential risks in the supply chain, such as supplier bankruptcy, natural disasters, geopolitical instability, or quality issues and assess the potential impact of each identified risk.  Develop and implement strategies, policies and procedures to mitigate or reduce the impact of identified risks, such as diversifying suppliers, increasing inventory levels, or implementing contingency plans.  Continuously monitor the supply chain for potential risks and taking action to address them as needed.

JOB DESCRIPTION (DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Identify and assess supply chain risks, including supplier capacity, quality, financial, and geopolitical risks.
• Develop and implement supply risk management strategies, policies, and procedures to mitigate or reduce the impact of identified risks.
• Monitor compliance with supply risk management policies and procedures.
• Work with global Category Managers and cross-functional teams to implement risk mitigation plans.  Ensure all identified risks are effectively managed by the Category Managers.
• Conduct regular risk assessments to identify emerging risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure open communication and collaboration.
• Lead a team of supply risk management professionals and provide guidance and support as needed.
• Develop and implement supply risk reporting to provide visibility into supply chain risks to key stakeholders.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices related to supply risk management.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as needed or directed in support of the Company’s 2025 Strategy.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant Supply Risk Management function (e.g. Supply Chain, Business Administration, etc.) including a minimum of 7+ years’ experience.
• ERP experience, SAP preferred.
• Excellent analytical & problem-solving skills.
• Solid knowledge of global supply chain risk management strategies, policies & procedures.
• Team player with ability to listen & lead with influence, within a matrix organization.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent project management skills including leading, prioritization, scheduling, written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with SAP & Microsoft Office.

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.