Purchasing Analyst - Michigan City, IN

About

Vanair®, a Lincoln Electric company, has been an industry leader since 1972, working to bring our customers the very best in Mobile Power Solutions®. 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 oxyfuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. We are recognized as the Welding Expert™, which advance customers’ fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world.

If you like being challenged, want to be a part of something special, and desire being part of an exciting team that is always striving to be at the forefront of our industry, then we’re looking for you – a driven and motivated new team member.

Position Summary

Vanair is seeking an experienced Senior Purchasing Analyst (Buyer/Planner) who can contribute to a growing, entrepreneurial customer-focused company. The Purchasing Analyst ensures that manufacturing has an uninterrupted supply of products and services to meet daily production goals at the most competitive costs. Analysts negotiate with suppliers for optimal cost and inventory replenishment strategies. They also collaborate with the team on meeting key metrics and continually monitoring and improving supplier performance. The successful candidate will have manufacturing experience and a strong understanding of supply chain management concepts.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate suppliers’ proposals, costs, and quality, as well as oversee purchasing performance based on service and availability.
• Strive to minimize expenses and increase company profitability, develop detailed purchasing reports, and recommend changes to the acquisitions processes as needed. Purchasing analysts also write orders and review bid proposals based on project requirements.
• Collaborate with Engineering on new product developments and provide timely follow through on Engineering Change Notifications (ECN).
• Collate purchase orders and purchase requisitions in order to order materials, goods and supplies, including RFQ’s (Request for Quotes) and requisitions.
• Resolve issues as they arise with non-supplied, under orders, over orders quality and damaged goods through problem resolution.
• Collaborates with the suppliers, engineering, planning, production, and inventory control daily on issues with non-supplied, under orders, over orders quality and damaged goods, resolving issues as they arise.
• Perform regular reviews of inventory planning parameters. Maintain and update supplier database for pricing, lead-times, country of origin, HST codes and contact information.

Job Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field and/or 5 years minimum purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong negotiating and decision-making skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of MS Excel, MS Word, and industry standard ERP/MRP platforms.
• Strong organizational skills and impeccable attention to detail.
• Strong multi-tasking skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and customer service. Ability to work well with a team and collaborate cross-functionally.
• Able to thrive in a high-stress and fast-paced environment.
• Lean experience/certification a plus.

Great Work Environment

• Pleasant, clean, well-lighted environment.
• Family-oriented.
• First-of-the-month Friday company-supplied lunches.
• Company Parties including Christmas Party, Santa for the Kids, Summer Family Picnic, and more.
• Local charity events.