Sourcing Specialist

THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC COMPANY - Cleveland, OH

Posted: 6/19/2022 - Expires: 7/19/2022

Job ID: 243132320

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Lincoln Electric is a global manufacturer of the highest quality welding, cutting and joining solutions ranging from simple to complex. With over 120 years of service excellence, we are committed to employing talent that will support our strategy to foster innovation and a first class experience for our customers. Lincoln Electric, where the actual is limited and the possible is immense.

Req. ID: 20186

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 steel 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.
* Min. 5-7 years procurement/materials/engineering experience in a 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.
* Proficient problem solver.
* Extensive knowledgeable 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.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability.

Lincoln Electric is a $2.5B publicly traded company (NASDAQ) with over 10,000 employees around the world. With operations in over 40 manufacturing locations in 19 countries, we are well positioned to continue this partnership and poised to grow with our customers.

As a part of that continuing legacy, you will contribute to a new generation of innovation and experience the pride that comes with being part of the solution to the world's challenges. It is a great time to be part of the welding industry!

Lincoln Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Resumes submitted to any employee(s) of Lincoln Electric without a sApply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjkzMzUwLjEwNTA4QGxpbmNvbG5lbGVjdHJpY2NvbXAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t

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Employment Type:: Full Time Employee
Job type:: Regular Employment
Skill Based Partner:: No
Education Level:: High school graduate
Work Days:: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
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Licenses / Certifications:: N/A; Applied Math: 4; Graphic Literacy: 5; Workplace Documentation: 5

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Sourcing Specialist

THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC COMPANY - Cleveland, OH

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