About this role
<p>Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric’s innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential ‘Linc’ that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company’s website at <a href="https://www.lincolnelectric.com">https://www.lincolnelectric.com</a>.</p> <p> </p> <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-M2</strong> Min: $120,000.00- Mid: $150,000.00<br>Bonus Plan: 15%<br></span></p> <p> </p> <p></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">Role Summary</H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The Strategic Sourcing Manager - Packaging is responsible for development of sourcing strategies, supplier management, and savings initiatives within North and South America. This includes supplier relationship management, integration with business needs, and leading/participating in project initiatives that drive value to the businesses the role supports.</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">Key Responsibilities</H2> </div><div><ul> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Develop and own category strategies for packaging materials (e.g., corrugated, cartons, film, labels, fiber drums, pallets, closures) aligned with business and supply chain needs. Estimated $60M annually</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Lead America’s Packaging Team and work in close partnership with EMENA/APAC Packaging Teams.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Build, develop, and ongoing management of packaging category team.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Manage strategic sourcing activities including market analysis, RFx events, should‑cost and cost modeling, and supplier selection for packaging categories.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and long‑term agreements to secure competitive total cost of ownership and mitigate risk.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Build and manage a high‑performing supply base: qualify new suppliers, conduct performance reviews, and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Partner with Packaging Engineering, Operations, and Quality to support new product development, packaging changes, and value‑engineering / lightweighting initiatives.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Provide packaging market intelligence (price trends, capacity constraints, resin/pulp indices, regional supply risks) to business stakeholders and leadership.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Drive cost savings and value creation projects (price reductions, spec harmonization, supplier consolidation, logistics optimization, sustainability upgrades) and track results against targets.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Manage supplier selection (with input from global category council), supplier qualification, and performance tracking.</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">Experience & Core Skills</H2> </div><div><ul> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Bachelor’s degree (Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering field).</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">6-10 years in sourcing or procurement, including ownership of mid-size spend categories.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strategic sourcing methodology and category strategy development.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Proven experience running complex RFx’s and contract negotiations.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Cross-functional collaboration with operations, legal, finance, R&D, commercial.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">ERP and eSourcing platform expertise (i.e: SAP Ariba, Jaggaer, Oracle, Zycus).</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><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Certification 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">Deep category knowledge (e.g. metals, packaging, and resin)</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Demonstrated success in cost savings, supplier consolidation, and innovative outcomes</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Familiarity with TCO modeling, Should-Cost, or Clean Sheet analysis</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Change Management or Lean/Six Sigma certification (e.g. Green Belt)</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><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Category-Level Cost Savings and Value Delivered</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">% Spend with Preferred Suppliers and Contract Compliance</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Execution of Supplier Consolidation Roadmaps</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Supplier On-Time Delivery and Quality Scorecard Adherence</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Lead-Time Targets by Category (tracked quarterly)</span></li> </ul></div></div></div><p> </p> <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>