Procurement Project Manager

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 oxyfuel 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 11000 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 OHUnited States (US)
Employment Status: Salary FullTime
Function: Supply Management
Pay Range: $113101.00 $153019.00
Target Bonus: 25.0
Req ID:24823

PURPOSE: The Procurement Project Manager is responsible for managing the delivery of procurement projects. This includes identifying project requirements developing effective implementation plans managing internal and external relationships in support of project requirements and ensuring we deliver against project objectives. The Procurement Project Manager will support the development of an effective procurement framework that includes the deployment of our global policies procedures processes and tools our global training and development program and effective communication and engagement strategies. The Procurement Project Manager will work closely with crossfunctional teams to ensure that all procurement projects are aligned with objectives and deliver against agreed timescales and budgets.

JOB DESCRIPTION (DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Develop and implement appropriate strategies that support our overall procurement excellence objectives.
• Effectively manage assigned projects from inception to completion.
• Carry out thorough risk analysis to ensure all projects can be delivered in accordance with agreed objectives and ensure appropriate mitigation actions are in place.
• Support the development and implementation of all group procurement policies procedures processes and tools.
• Support the creation and implementation of all training and development strategies within our Procurement Team.
• Support development and deployment of our global communication and engagement strategies.
• Monitor project progress and report on project status to stakeholders.
• Manage project budgets and ensure that procurement projects are delivered within budget.
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to ensure that procurement projects are aligned with business objectives.
• Will work with our Global Procurement teams to ensure we have effective processes and tools in place to effectively manage and optimize supplier invoicing and payment.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in procurement and promote across the team as appropriate.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as needed or directed in support of the Companys 2025 Strategy.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors degree in business supply chain management or a related field
• 5 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with crossfunctional teams.
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
• Knowledge of procurement policies procedures and best practices.
• Experience with procurement software and tools.

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.