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Lincoln Electric · 1 month ago

Purchasing Associate II

Macomb, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in advanced arc welding solutions and is seeking a proactive Purchasing Associate II to support their Baker Industries operation in Macomb, MI. The role involves managing supplier relationships, executing sourcing requirements, and driving performance in cost, quality, and delivery.

Electrical DistributionManufacturingRobotics

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Own supplier performance (OTD, quality, cost) and drive corrective actions to support operational goals

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)

Conduct total-cost-of-ownership analysis (freight, payment terms, INCO terms, lead time, MOQ, etc.) during supplier selection

Lead or support cross-functional sourcing projects to deliver best-value solutions

Establish and maintain standard costs; provide monthly cost-variance forecasting critical to quoting and profitability

Create and manage RFx events using Ariba e-Sourcing platform

Share production forecasts and schedules with suppliers to ensure continuity of supply

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

Qualification

Supplier managementSAPAribaNegotiation skillsPurchasing policiesTechnical document readingMicrosoft OfficeAnalytical abilitiesMultitaskingProblem-solving abilitiesAttention to detail