What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Associate II position at The Lincoln Electric Company?
Purchasing Associate II
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: Macomb
Employment Status: Hourly Full-Time
Function: Supply Management/Purchasing
Req ID: 26887
Employment Status: Hourly Full-Time
Function: Supply Management/Purchasing
Req ID: 26887
Summary
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.
What You Will Do
- 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
Education and Experience Required
- 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)
Export Control Disclaimer
This position will include access to data, technology, and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls under International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Employment with The Lincoln Electric Company (D/B/A Baker Industries) is contingent upon either verifying U.S. person status or obtaining any necessary authorizations. Applicants will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes and information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. The Lincoln Electric Company, at its sole discretion, may choose not to apply for a license for such individuals whose access to export-controlled data, technology, and/or software source code may require authorization. The Lincoln Electric Company may also decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.
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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