Purchasing Associate
Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric’s innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential ‘Linc’ that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company’s website at https://www.lincolnelectric.com.
Location: Macomb
Req ID: 29707
Job Responsibilities and Experience
PRIMARY FUNCTION
Lincoln Electric is seeking a proactive Purchasing Associate II to support our Baker Industries operation in Macomb, MI. In this role, you will manage key supplier relationships for direct and indirect materials and services, execute sourcing requirements from Buyers and corporate-led programs, and drive cost, quality, and delivery performance.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Own supplier performance (OTD, quality, cost) and drive corrective actions to support operational goals
- Own Procurement execution including purchase order placement, supplier management, expediting and issue resolution.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers
- Actively participate in site leadership meetings to align procurement with business priorities
- Mitigate supply risk through alternative sourcing, safety stock strategies, and supplier-managed inventory programs (VMI, consignment, etc.)
- Improve working capital via extended terms, stocking programs, and Supply Chain Financing (SCF)
- Lead or support cross-functional sourcing projects to deliver best-value solutions
- Create and manage RFx events using Ariba e-Sourcing platform
- Champion continuous improvement in procurement processes, SAP transactions, master data accuracy, and Source-to-Pay (S2P) systems
- Own supplier onboarding process in compliance with company policies
- Ensure full adherence to ITAR, CMMC, and other regulated procurement requirements
- Additional job duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma/GED, certificate in Machine Tool Technology or equivalent work experience
- U.S. citizenship required (ITAR compliance)
- Minimum 1 year of procurement, buying, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of purchasing policies, processes, and ITAR/CMMC compliance for a publicly traded company
- Proficiency reading technical documents (blueprints, BOMs, routings, job travelers)
- Demonstrated supplier management and negotiation skills
- Experience with consumption-based and forecast-driven planning methods
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite; SAP and Ariba experience strongly preferred
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
- Proven ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- High attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands listed are representative of those required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities.
Employees frequently stand, walk, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and work from ladders or scaffolds; sitting is occasional. The role requires regularly lifting to 10 pounds, frequently up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Close vision is required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment described reflects typical conditions encountered in this role. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities.
Employees are regularly exposed to electrical shock hazards and frequently to moving mechanical parts.
Export Control Disclaimer: This position will include access to data, technology, and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls under International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Employment with The Lincoln Electric Company (D/B/A Baker Industries) is contingent upon either verifying U.S. person status or obtaining any necessary authorizations. Applicants will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes and information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. The Lincoln Electric Company, at its sole discretion, may choose not to apply for a license for such individuals as whose access to export-controlled data, technology, and/or software source code may require authorization. The Lincoln Electric Company may also decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.
HARASSMENT POLICY
Workplace harassment of any kind based on protected characteristics is prohibited. Interference with an employee’s ability to perform job duties may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
ATTENTION: THIRD-PARTY RECRUITERS
Lincoln Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Resumes submitted without a signed vendor agreement become the property of Lincoln Electric. No fees will be paid unless recruiting efforts are coordinated through the Recruiting Department.
DISCLAIMER
This position may have access to various types of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and/or information and tangible items subject to U.S. export controls, as well as be subject to certain customer/contractual requirements. Therefore, the individual selected for the position may be required to meet certain citizenship, immigration, and/or location-related requirements, as well as screenings, background checks and additional training. The Company, in its sole discretion, will determine whether to seek a contractual waiver or regulatory export authorization if required.
Employment is contingent upon meeting applicable qualifications, as determined by the Company, as well as adhering to all relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be modified at any time at the Employer’s sole discretion.
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.