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 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: Houston - Old Bammel
Employment Status: Salary Full-Time
Function: Supply Management/Purchasing
Pay Range: $65,000 to $80,000
Target Bonus: 5.0%
Req ID: 27579
Position Summary:
Lincoln Electric has an outstanding opportunity for a Strategic Sourcing Specialist. The Strategic Sourcing Specialist plays a key role in identifying, evaluating, and selecting suppliers for our organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of procurement processes, excellent communication skills, and the ability to negotiate effectively. In addition to competitive pay, Lincoln Electric offers an 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: Within our Advanced Technology Motions group, you will be responsible for the sourcing of all material, operational, and production supplies, reporting to an operations manager.
Job Responsibilities
- 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
- Identify opportunities for efficiency gains, develop and implement sourcing strategies for optimal procurement
- 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 preferred or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of experience in procurement or sourcing
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP ERP preferred
- Knowledge of procurement regulations and compliance standards
- Strong negotiating and problem-solving skills
- Uncompromising attitude towards quality and customer satisfaction
- Develop professional relationships and build rapport with others
- Strong interpersonal skills; excellent written and oral communication skills; must be able to communicate with internal and external teams and arbitrate difficult problems
- Ability to work independently with little supervision; willing to work overtime as needed
- Team oriented; interact with vendors; interface with other departments regularly via phone, chat, email and video conference
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: Houston
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