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 11,000 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: Euclid - 22801 - Cleveland, OH, United States (US)
Employment Status: Salary Full-Time
Function: Supply Management
Req ID: 24801

PURPOSE: We are seeking an E-Sourcing Project Specialist to join our team. The E-Sourcing Project Specialist will be responsible for executing the company's sourcing activities through SAP Ariba, monitoring and reporting on sourcing metrics, and supporting the implementation of the global procurement team. The ideal candidate will have a background in procurement and e-sourcing, with a lean mindset focused on sourcing processes, as well as excellent communication, project management, and influencing skills. The candidate should also be a team player and able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

JOB DESCRIPTION (DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Execute the company's sourcing activities through SAP Ariba while guiding the sourcing teams on how to transition into the platform.
• Monitor and report on sourcing metrics.
• Support the implementation of the global procurement team.
• Support the implementation of the source to pay process.
• Provide and manage data analytical support for the identification of procurement initiatives focused on cost reduction, process improvement, and improved supplier performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure sourcing activities are aligned with business objectives.
• Produce and maintain reports for key performance indicators and metrics.
• Develop, deliver, and maintain robust reporting and analytics to support data-driven, fact-based decision making in Procurement processes, with a focus on sourcing processes.
• Assist in the development and implementation of operational improvements and assist in the creation of team metrics using analytical data and benchmarking activities.
• Assist with the development, documentation, and maintenance of Procurement process standards, policies, and procedures.
• Serve as analyst to support the Category Managers and Buyers with responsibility for supplier management, data analysis, stakeholder support, market research, and quote support.
• Lead all required analytics in support of Category Managers and Buyers for sourcing events, which include for internal and external category analysis, analysis of quotations, and negotiations strategy.
• Analyze supplier contracts to extract relevant detail to assist with data entry and dashboard reporting.
• Analyze data to produce the metrics defined in sourcing and category strategies.
• Champion the Procure to Pay processes within the procurement organization, standardizing where possible and supporting continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with the Procurement Systems Administration and Information Services team to organize, analyze, and facilitate IT system changes in support of the Procurement organization.
• Use influencing skills to drive change and support the adoption of new processes and technologies.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, supply chain management, or a related field
• 3 years of experience in procurement and e-sourcing, with a focus on sourcing processes
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exposure with e-sourcing tools and software.
• Exposure to a lean culture.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Six Sigma or other process improvement methodologies, with a focus on procurement processes.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI, with the ability to create compelling visualizations to communicate insights.
• Proficiency in project management software such as Microsoft Project or similar, with the ability to manage projects and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with contract management software, with the ability to manage contracts and extract relevant data for reporting and analysis.
• Experience with supplier relationship management, with the ability to manage supplier relationships and drive supplier performance improvement.

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.