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 $3.8B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 11,000 employees around the world, with operations in over 71 manufacturing locations in 20 countries.

Location: Euclid - 22801- Cleveland, OH,United States (US)

Employment Status: Salary Full-Time

Function: Manufacturing Support

Summary:

Lincoln Electric is seeking a Sourcing Specialist, supporting critical supply chain functions for our printed circuit board business. This role will assume full responsibility for the procurement of specifically assigned commodities.

In addition to competitive pay, Lincoln Electric offers a lucrative profit sharing plan, student loan repayment benefits plus tuition reimbursement, medical/dental/vision, paid time off and many more outstanding benefits!

Summary:

• Interface closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Marketing and Finance to identify parts that are candidates for best sourcing.
• In conjunction with commodity strategies, identify, evaluate, and develop qualified suppliers.
• Achieve performance objectives of Business Plan.
• Report key measurements and take corrective actions where necessary.
• Ensure quality, delivery and total cost objectives are met.
• Participate on cross-functional teams.
• Evaluation of internal process costs versus external.

Education & Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Management/Purchasing/Engineering or related degree.MBA, CPM, CPIM certification a plus.
• 5 to 10+years procurement/materials/engineering experience in manufacturing environment particularly regarding PCB electronic components.
• Experience in dealing with suppliers, e xcellent negotiation skills (understands cost drivers).
• Strong communication, interpersonal and written skills.
• Proven project management experience, with abiity to help l ead and drive initiatives.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Proficient in office software, understanding of SAP (or similar ERP system).
• International purchasing experience a plus.

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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Nearest Major Market: Cleveland

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