Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Location: Dzierzoniow
Employment Status: Salary Full-Time
Function: Supply Management/Purchasing
Hiring Manager: Joseph M Skutt
Recruiter: Helen Green
Internal Candidate Eligibility Criteria:
1. Is a Lincoln Electric employee with at least 1 year of service
2. Is NOT on an active Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)
Job Responsibilities
- Be part of the global strategic sourcing team responsible for select spend categories in the Lincoln Electric Global Procurement Organization, which could include Forging & Castings, and Sintered Metals & Powdered Metals and others, reporting to a Global Strategic Sourcing Manager.
- Conduct research to identify potential suppliers and evaluate their capabilities
- Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services
- Negotiate contracts and pricing with suppliers to ensure cost-effective procurement
- Monitor supplier performance and address any issues that arise
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their procurement needs and requirements
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies to optimize procurement processes
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in procurement and sourcing
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field
- +6 years of experience in procurement or sourcing
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and procurement software
- Knowledge of procurement regulations and compliance standards
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.
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