<p>Location: Euclid - 22801</p> <p>Employment Status: Salary Full-Time</p> <p>Function: Supply Management/Purchasing</p> <p>Pay Grade and Range: ASC060-P3 ($82,000 - $110,000)</p> <p>Bonus Plan: AIP</p> <p>Target Bonus: 10.0</p> <p>Recruiter: Allison Schock</p> <p>Internal Candidate Eligibility Criteria:</p> <ol> <li> <p>Is a Lincoln Electric employee with at least 1 year of service</p> </li><li> <p>Is NOT on an active Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)</p> </li></ol> <p>Summary</p> <p>The Strategic Sourcing Specialist supports sourcing managers and directors in the development and execution of sourcing activities in the MRO & Facilities categories. This role focuses on execution of formal category strategies through collaboration with cross-functional teams, ensuring optimal outcomes and driving continuous improvement.</p> <p>Candidates will be required onsite at our Cleveland, OH HQ.</p> <p>Job Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Conduct market research and supplier analysis to support sourcing decisions. </li><li>Utilize eSourcing Tools (Ariba, BuyLinc to prepare RFx packages & support sourcing event execution. </li><li>Analyze bids and develop cost comparisons and negotiation models (utilizing should-cost modeling and Total Cost of Ownership). </li><li>Assist in supplier onboarding, data setup, and contract compliance tracking. </li><li>Identify process improvement and cost opportunities with assigned suppliers. </li><li>Effectively manage assigned suppliers via risk mitigation, scorecards and KPI's. </li></ul> <p>Job Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in supply chain, procurement, or business-related field. </li><li>2-4 years in procurement or supply chain roles. </li><li>Supplier research and evaluation, including spend analysis and market intelligence. </li><li>Basic negotiation and RFx management. </li><li>Proficient in Excel (analysis, pivot tables). </li><li>Familiar with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Coupa), and supply market analysis. </li><li>Attention to detail, time management and follow-through. </li><li>Communication, collaboration, and coordination with internal stakeholders. </li><li>Data-driven decision making using spend analysis. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Attributes</p> <ul> <li>Certified in Supply Management (CPSM from ISM, APICS). </li><li>Experience supporting sourcing events across multiple regions/business units. </li><li>Familiarity with supplier diversity and ESG principle </li></ul> <p>Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)</p> <ul> <li>RFx Development and Execution Timeliness and Bid Analysis Quality </li><li>Supplier Onboarding Process Accuracy </li><li>Tracking Preferred Supplier % of Spend and Lead-Time Metrics </li><li>Support Supplier Consolidation and Compliance Data Reporting </li></ul> <p>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.</p> <p>Nearest Major Market: Cleveland</p> <p>Job Segment: Database, ERP, Oracle, SAP, Technology</p>