Lincoln Electric
Purchasing Buyer - MRO
– Lincoln Electric
Location: Shelby, Michigan
Employment Status: Hourly Full-Time
Function: Supply Management/Purchasing
Pay Grade and Range: USXX - Grade USXX Hourly 37 Min: $36,103.41 – Mid: $51,576.30
Bonus Plan: OIP; Target Bonus: 5.0
Position Summary: 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 Purchasing Supervisor 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.
Job Duties and 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 a 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
Provides suppliers with forecasts and production schedule information as needed
Engages in Continuous Improvement (Cl) process for operational improvements of assigned procurement processes, including improvement in Kinetic transactions, master data accuracy, and implementation of new business systems related to Kinetic processes
Gives close attention to detail and policies for supplier onboarding requirements (e.g. NOA to protect all intellectual property, tax documentation, vendor‑master data collections of banking accounts, terms, and contact information)
Other tasks assigned as a valued member of the organization
Desired Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or minimum 2 years experience in a related procurement role in lieu of a degree
Thorough working knowledge of purchasing policies, processes, and procedures for a publicly traded company
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 Kinetic 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)
Education
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or technical field; or high school diploma and 2‑3 years experience in procurement.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Repetition with activity; computer work. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
ISO-14001: Complies with ISO 14001, and other relevant standards. Supports, implements and understands the intent of the EMS policy. Participates with ISO-14001 as required.
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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– Lincoln Electric
Location: Shelby, Michigan
Employment Status: Hourly Full-Time
Function: Supply Management/Purchasing
Pay Grade and Range: USXX - Grade USXX Hourly 37 Min: $36,103.41 – Mid: $51,576.30
Bonus Plan: OIP; Target Bonus: 5.0
Position Summary: 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 Purchasing Supervisor 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.
Job Duties and 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 a 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
Provides suppliers with forecasts and production schedule information as needed
Engages in Continuous Improvement (Cl) process for operational improvements of assigned procurement processes, including improvement in Kinetic transactions, master data accuracy, and implementation of new business systems related to Kinetic processes
Gives close attention to detail and policies for supplier onboarding requirements (e.g. NOA to protect all intellectual property, tax documentation, vendor‑master data collections of banking accounts, terms, and contact information)
Other tasks assigned as a valued member of the organization
Desired Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or minimum 2 years experience in a related procurement role in lieu of a degree
Thorough working knowledge of purchasing policies, processes, and procedures for a publicly traded company
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 Kinetic 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)
Education
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or technical field; or high school diploma and 2‑3 years experience in procurement.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Repetition with activity; computer work. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
ISO-14001: Complies with ISO 14001, and other relevant standards. Supports, implements and understands the intent of the EMS policy. Participates with ISO-14001 as required.
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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