Strategic Sourcing Specialist: Value & Supplier Strategy
Lincoln Electric
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Job summary
Lincoln Electric in Euclid, OH is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to develop and execute category strategies for direct materials. You will partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance and Supply Chain to drive cost savings, supplier performance, and continuous improvement.
Key duties include supplier qualification, coordinating RFIs, RFPs and RFQs, monitoring market conditions, performing spend analysis, onboarding new suppliers, and supporting NPD sourcing to ensure a
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Finance, Operations, or related field.
- 3+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, category management, procurement, or supply chain.
- Proficiency with ERP systems and analytics tools (SAP, Oracle, Ariba, Power BI).
- Strong analytical, project management, communication, and stakeholder influence skills.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute comprehensive category and supplier strategies aligned with long-term objectives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Assist in supplier qualification, onboarding, and negotiations to ensure competitive supply base.
- Monitor market conditions and supplier developments to support sourcing decisions.
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Job description
Lincoln Electric in Euclid, OH is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to develop and execute category strategies for direct materials. You will partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance and Supply Chain to drive cost savings, supplier performance, and continuous improvement.
Key duties include supplier qualification, coordinating RFIs, RFPs and RFQs, monitoring market conditions, performing spend analysis, onboarding new suppliers, and supporting NPD sourcing to ensure a
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