Purchasing Associate II

Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc.•Macomb, MI

66d

About The Position

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. Lincoln Electric has an outstanding opportunity for a Purchasing Associate supporting our Baker Industries site located in Macomb, MI. The Purchasing Associate is responsible for managing relationships with suppliers for direct and indirect goods and services. Previous experience desired in buying or purchased product planning. The role includes executing purchasing requirements sourced by the Senior Buyers or from the corporate centers-led programs. Quoting and procuring MRO and non-strategic requirements for the location, while collaborating with the local management team and corporate centers-led management group.

Requirements

Note: due to ITAR considerations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen
Minimum 2 years in a related procurement role with a bachelor's degree; previous years of experience and professional referrals considered in lieu of education requirement
Thorough working knowledge of purchasing policies, processes, and procedures for a publicly traded company as well as ITAR/CMMC compliance requirements
Ability to read and interpret documents such as Part Prints, Bills of Material, Manufacturing Routings, and Job Order Forms
Excellent interpersonal, communication, analysis, and problem-solving skills
Strong computer proficiency with experience using Microsoft Office Suite and SAP or similar ERP
Knowledge and experience using consumption-based and forecast-based planning methods
Ability to prioritize work and adapt your work schedule to meet deadlines
Demonstrate a strong attention to detail
Previous procurement experience in an ISO-9001 or equivalent Quality Management System (QMS)

Responsibilities

Owns their respective suppliers' performance and related corrective actions necessary to meet and improve our operational performance
Works closely with other departments to identify, evaluate, and develop qualified suppliers for assigned purchase requirements
Participates in local management meetings, gaining a better understanding of the immediate priorities locally while communicating progress
Manages external supply risk associated with supplier selections, including alternative sourcing strategies, inventory safety stocks, and supplier inventory programs (examples: VMI, Consignment, and other solutions to minimize risk)
Improves Working Capital (WC) through stocking programs, extended payment terms and utilization of established Supply Chain Financing (SCF) program where appropriate
Considers cost variables when selecting suppliers during the sourcing process (examples: logistic selections, title transfer, INCO terms, training, technical support, payment terms, pricing, lead times, order quantities, warranty, liabilities, and other factors based on specific budget and schedule requirements)
Serves as member of cross-functional project teams to implement the most cost-effective value for procurement alternatives
Establishes purchased material Standard Cost and provides forward guidance to expected cost variances. Communicates supply cost factor changes on a monthly basis while recognizing the importance to quoting and overall profit performance of the company
Prepares and manages Requests for Quotation, Information, or Proposals (RFx) of local sourcing requirements while utilizing Ariba E-Sourcing Platform
Provides suppliers with forecasts and production schedule information as needed
Engages in Continuous Improvement (CI) process for operational improvements of assigned procurement processes, including improvement in SAP transactions, master data accuracy, and implementation of new business systems related to S2P processes
Manages and executes Supplier Onboarding process in accordance with all current policies and procedures
Has intimate knowledge of ITAR/CMMC procurement compliance requirements
Other tasks assigned as a valued member of the organization