Purchasing Associate

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 11,000 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 - Cleveland, OH, United States (US)
Employment Status: Hourly Full-Time
Function: Supply Management
Req ID: 24234 

PURPOSE: Provides administrative support to Supply Management

JOB DESCRIPTION (DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Provides administrative support to the Sourcing Team, and other department personnel.
• Represent the Sourcing Team to ensure timely and accurate information is obtained and communicated internally/externally.
• Communicate and interface with suppliers and internal departments to resolve issues.
• Liaison with Accounts Payable to help resolve payment issues in SAP Open Text
• Support Sourcing Manager and Sourcing Specialists in development of strategic activities.
• Maintain/update supplier quality documentation, supplier change and specification revisions.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as needed or directed in support of the Company’s 2025 Strategy.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• High school education or equivalent
• Prior relevant business experience preferred, knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Effectively use office equipment e.g. computer, copier, fax machine, calculator, etc.
• Proficient in various software packages including MS Word, Excel, and Access; Lotus Notes; SAP; Open Text, Microsoft Outlook
• Excellent organizational skills to handle a constantly changing series of priorities.
• Excellent communication skills: ability to explain matters in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to maintain confidential information in an appropriate manner, in all instances.
• Ability to record and maintain accurate and complete records.
• Maintains a pleasant disposition under pressure; works effectively with all levels of the organization.

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.