Outsource Machining Buyer

Overview

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 12,000 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:

Shelby

Employment Status:
Hourly Full-Time

Function:
Supply Management/Purchasing

Pay Grade and Range: USXX - Grade USXX Hourly 39($45.968,04- $65.668,63)

Bonus Plan: OIP

Target Bonus: 8,0

Hiring Manager:
Jason Bramos

Recruiter:
Thomas Franklin Heun

Company Overview

Fori Automation, a Lincoln Electric Company, is a global supplier of welding, assembly, material handling and testing equipment for both automotive and non-automation customers around the work. Headquarters in Shelby Twp., Michigan. Fori automation has facilities located in China, Korea, Germany, Spain, India, and Mexico. Fori Automation focuses on delivering cost effective highly engineered products and systems that can be designed and manufactured globally with localized sales, project management and service.

Candidate will work out of Fori Automation facility in Shelby Twp. Michigan and will report to the Purchasing Supervisor. Candidate must demonstrate the following to be considered:

• To execute procurement of goods and services required at Fori Automation within required time frames and obtain the best value for money spent on these goods and services.
• Assists the Purchasing Supervisor in managing the daily office functions of the Purchasing Department.
• Responsible for prioritizing their daily activities to reflect the objectives set forth by management.
• Responsible for compliance with all established administrative and quality procedures as outlined by Fori Automation executive management. (i.e.: QS-9000TE, ISO, Kinetic, Ariba, etc.)
• Responsible to assure that procedures/practices are followed that will assure quality workmanship by all departmental personnel.
• Provides necessary feedback to all departments relating to specific cost and timing issues.
• Responsible for remaining current with established purchasing practices and attending any training as requested by management.
• Responsible for fulfilling objectives of executive management as they pertain to the Purchasing Department functions; this includes all administrative, bureaucratic, and supervisory objectives.
• Responsible for the proper execution of safety procedures/training as outlined and identified by Fori Automation management, MIOSHA, and OSHA as they relate to their specific job.

• Responsible for monitoring company established measurables and making recommendations to reprioritize or adjust systems/procedures to obtain the desired results.
• Responsible for housekeeping in their personal workspace and surrounding area.
• Must maintain a professional and cooperative relationship with all Fori personnel and actively participate in problem solving with other departments as it relates to Purchasing issues.
• Responsible for the organization, storage, and retrieval of Purchasing Department data (both printed and electronic) and effective and timely communication with all other departments concerning this data.
• Establishes the proper working relationship with all Fori Automation suppliers.
• Reviews costs with suppliers on a routine basis to assure best value for money spent.
• Represents Fori Automation, and its interests, in all business dealings with suppliers.
• Makes alternate product recommendations to engineering and manufacturing based on value and lead time.
• Provides constant feedback on…