About this role
<p><span style="font-size:14.0px">Location: <strong>Euclid - 22801</strong> <br>Employment Status: <strong>Salary Full-Time</strong> <br>Function: <strong>Supply Management/Purchasing</strong> <br>Pay Grade and Range: <strong>ASC060-P3</strong> ($82,000 - $110,000)<br>Bonus Plan: <strong>AIP</strong> <br>Target Bonus: <strong>10.0</strong><br>Recruiter: <strong>Allison Schock</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><u><strong>Internal Candidate Eligibility Criteria: </strong></u><br>1. Is a Lincoln Electric employee with at least <strong>1 year</strong> of service <br>2. Is <strong>NOT </strong>on an active <strong>Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"></span></p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Summary</H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The Strategic Sourcing Specialist supports sourcing managers and directors in the development and execution of sourcing activities in the MRO & Facilities categories. This role focuses on execution of formal category strategies through collaboration with cross-functional teams, ensuring optimal outcomes and driving continuous improvement. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Candidates will be required onsite at our Cleveland, OH HQ.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Job Responsibilities</H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Conduct market research and supplier analysis to support sourcing decisions.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Utilize eSourcing Tools (Ariba, BuyLinc to prepare RFx packages & support sourcing event execution.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Analyze bids and develop cost comparisons and negotiation models (utilizing should-cost modeling and Total Cost of Ownership).</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Assist in supplier onboarding, data setup, and contract compliance tracking.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Identify process improvement and cost opportunities with assigned suppliers.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Effectively manage assigned suppliers via risk mitigation, scorecards and KPI’s.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Job Requirements</H2> </div><div><ul> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, procurement, or business-related field.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">2–4 years in procurement or supply chain roles.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Supplier research and evaluation, including spend analysis and market intelligence.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Basic negotiation and RFx management.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Proficient in Excel (analysis, pivot tables).</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Familiar with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Coupa), and supply market analysis.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Attention to detail, time management and follow-through.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Communication, collaboration, and coordination with internal stakeholders.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Data-driven decision making using spend analysis.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Preferred Attributes</H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Certified in Supply Management (CPSM from ISM, APICS).</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Experience supporting sourcing events across multiple regions/business units.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Familiarity with supplier diversity and ESG principle</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)</H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">RFx Development and Execution Timeliness and Bid Analysis Quality</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Supplier Onboarding Process Accuracy</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Tracking Preferred Supplier % of Spend and Lead-Time Metrics</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Support Supplier Consolidation and Compliance Data Reporting</span></li> </ul></div></div></div><p> </p> <hr> <p><strong>Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</strong> 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.</p>