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: Supply Management/Purchasing Req ID: 26967

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Purpose

Develop and implement standard supplier development and qualification processes, evaluate potential suppliers, and work with suppliers to ensure that they meet the company’s requirements. The goal is to ensure that the company has a reliable and high-quality supplier base that supports its business objectives. This position is responsible for ensuring that the company’s suppliers can meet the company’s needs and that they align with the company’s values and goals.

Job Responsibilities

Develop and implement supplier development and qualification policies/procedures

Monitor compliance with suppliers’ development of qualification policies/procedures

Manage the process of qualifying new suppliers, including conducting supplier assessments and audits, and audit follow-up/improvements.

Ensure that existing suppliers meet the company's quality and performance standards

Provide training to all suppliers and the company internal team for supplier performance scorecard

Actively support strategic sourcing cost-out projects and new product introduction by working closely with suppliers from development through to production launch, ensuring compliance with processes and coordinating on-time submission of FAI's or PPAPs as required.

Coach suppliers in the deployment of key business processes such as 8D Problem Solving, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), PPAP etc

Drive improvements by utilizing Lean methodologies, supplier scorecards, and conducting supplier audits. Ensure supplier compliance while implementing systematic problem-solving and process improvement plans to consistently meet or exceed defined expectations.

Educate suppliers on Lincoln internal processes to achieve optimal alignment with Lincoln manufacturing plants.

Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks within the supply chain to ensure uninterrupted production and delivery of components

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering including a minimum of 7 years’ experience

ERP experience

Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and specifications

Excellent analytical & problem-solving skills

Strong knowledge of supplier qualification and performance management strategies, policies & procedures

Team player with ability to listen & lead with influence, within a matrix organization

Ability to travel 25% to 30% which includes some international travel

Preferred Requirements

Recognized certifications such as ASQ certified supplier quality professional

Excellent project management skills including leading, prioritization, scheduling, written and oral communication skills.

Proficiency with SAP & Microsoft Office

Competencies

Manage Performance – to demonstrate Employee Engagement

Navigate Organizations – to demonstrate a Strong Business Orientation

Inspire and Motivate Others – to demonstrate the Golden Rule

Set and Measure Objectives – to demonstrate Operational Excellence

Act Strategically – to demonstrate Vision and Strategy

Evaluate and Implement Ideas – to demonstrate Solutions and Value

Lead by example

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.