Sourcing Specialist

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: 24470 

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

JOB DESCRIPTION (DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Interface closely with cross-functional stakeholders to identify parts & suppliers that are candidates for best sourcing.
• Identify and quantify the economic opportunities for and lead strategic sourcing projects.
• Develop formal commodity strategies, identify, develop qualified suppliers and manage supplier performance and strategic relationships.
• Coordinate New Product Development activities to meet Company stage gate objectives.
• Support Demand Planning with an understanding of the Domestic and International
• Logistics markets to maximize lean objectives while meeting Company service levels.
• Achieve Company performance objectives, particularly business working capital.
• Deliver “best in class” procurement function.
• 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.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as needed or directed in support of the Company’s 2025 Strategy.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years’ experience in Supply Chain or other transferrable experience
• Strong communication, interpersonal and written skills.
• Project management skills and work as a cross functional Project Team Leader.
• Leadership skills, self-initiative, problem solving, and an ability to read blueprints.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office productivity software, such as Excel, Access and PowerPoint.

PERFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Experience managing electronic components and/or PCBA contract manufacturers 
• Understanding of Lincoln products and Lincoln Supply Chain, Production Planning and Demand Planning
• MBA or other relevant graduate degree
• A good understanding of SAP (or other ERPs)
• E-sourcing experience will be considered a plus.
• Experience in dealing with suppliers and excellent negotiation skills (understand cost drivers)

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.