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: 24491 

PURPOSE: To assume full responsibility, subject to specifications and company policies for the procurement of specifically assigned commodities.

JOB DESCRIPTION (DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES):

• Responsible for developing sourcing strategies and strategy execution. Preference will be giving to experience in alloys, metals or chemicals buying.
• Interface closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, QA, Marketing and Finance.
• In conjunction with Global commodity strategies, identify, evaluate, and develop qualified suppliers.  Identify and quantify the economic opportunities for strategic projects.
• Lead strategic projects as required.
• Achieve performance objectives of Business Plan, particularly business working capital. Report key measurements and take corrective actions where necessary.
• Ensure quality, delivery and total cost objectives are met. Participate on and/or lead cross-functional teams.
• Evaluation of internal process costs versus external.
• Assigned special sourcing or corrective action projects as required.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as needed or directed in support of the Company’s 2025 Strategy.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Management/Purchasing/Engineering or a related field.
• Mininium 5 years procurement/materials/engineering experience in manufacturing environment.
• MBA, CPM, CPIM certification a plus.
• Experience in dealing with Suppliers.
• Excellent negotiation skills (understands cost drivers).  Strong communication, interpersonal and written skills.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, at all levels of the organizations.
• Project management skills and capable of working as a cross functional Project Team Leader.
• Leadership skills, self-initiative and proficient problem solver.
• Understanding of Lincoln products and Lincoln Supply Chain, Production Planning, Demand Planning and/or Lincoln Capital Purchasing processes.
• Extensive knowledge of commodity manufacturing processes and industry cost drivers.
• An excellent understanding of SAP is preferred.
• Knowledge of eAuction programs is preferred.
• International sourcing experience and willing to travel internationally up to 25%.  Must have good judgment and be self-motivated.
• Must maintain and represent Lincoln Electric with uncompromised Business Ethics.  Proficiency in Microsoft Office productivity software, such as Excel, Access and PowerPoint.

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.