What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Specialist position at Lincoln Electric?
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 : Euclid - 22801
Employment Status : Salary Full-Time
Function : Distribution / Logistics
Req ID : 25942
Summary
Lincoln Electric has an outstanding opportunity for a Buyer within our Euclid, Ohio headquarters. The Buyer plays a key role in supporting Lincoln's steel purchasing and planning. In this role you will be have responsibility for Euclid Consumables Products Division managing purchase order details related to delivery and quality.
In addition to competitive pay, Lincoln Electric offers a lucrative bonus plan, student loan repayment program PLUS tuition reimbursement, medical / dental / vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off and many more outstanding benefits!
What You Will Do
- Interface closely with Supply Management, Production, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Marketing and Finance to support steel purchasing and planning.
- Assist Senior Buyers and Production Operations Planning Team Leads with orders and deliveries as it relates to R&D development and Production needs.
- Develop and verify purchase orders for quality, price, due date and supplier per Buyer's parameters.
- Approve signed purchase orders per predetermined dollar limits.
- Expedite and de-expedite purchase orders due to changes in demand or count.
- Be responsive and accountable for securing supplier compliance information.
- Create and track purchase requirements in support of R&D projects.
- Aggressively track and communicate past due purchase orders.
- Communicate closely with suppliers to improve delivery and service.
- Initiate contacts with shop floor regarding supplier quality / delivery issues.
- Participate in and initiate cost reduction projects.
Education & Experience Requirements
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.
