Strategic Sourcing Architect: Supplier Strategy & Value

Lincoln Electric; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Electric is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist in Cleveland, OH to drive category strategies and supplier engagement across direct materials. You will partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Supply Chain to deliver cost improvements and value creation while ensuring supply continuity and risk mitigation.

The role emphasizes supplier qualification, sourcing events, data analysis, and collaboration on NPD initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Finance, Operations, or a related field.
• 3+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, category management, procurement, or supply chain.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and analytics tools including SAP, Oracle, Ariba, and Power BI.
• Strong analytical, project management, communication, and stakeholder influence skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category and supplier strategies aligned with long-term objectives.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Finance to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and onboard new suppliers to ensure a competitive supply base.
• Support supplier selection, negotiations, and contract administration to meet cost and service objectives.
• Monitor market conditions, trends, and supplier developments to support sourcing decisions.
• Maintain supplier relationships and support performance management via metrics.
• Use spend data and market research to identify opportunities and support category management.
• Assist with NPD and lifecycle activities coordinating supplier engagement and sourcing.
• Coordinate sourcing events (RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, bids) under leadership guidance.
• Support initiatives for supply continuity, diversification, sustainability, and efficiency.
• Ensure sourcing complies with policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Prepare reports and analyses for sourcing decisions and planning.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects and other duties.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Supplier management

Cost reduction

Negotiations

Analytics

Project management

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM / Business / Engineering / Finance / Operations

MBA or professional certifications (CPSM, CPM, CSCP)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Ariba

Power BI

Job description

Lincoln Electric is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist in Cleveland, OH to drive category strategies and supplier engagement across direct materials. You will partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Supply Chain to deliver cost improvements and value creation while ensuring supply continuity and risk mitigation.

The role emphasizes supplier qualification, sourcing events, data analysis, and collaboration on NPD initiatives.