Lincoln Industries

SUMMARY: Acquires quotes from and negotiates with the Lincoln Industries Supply Base. Develops and maintains relationships with suppliers to ensure we are receiving competitive quotes in support of Lincoln Industries vision for growth. Participate in the Lincoln Industries initiative to expand the supply base globally.

WAGE TYPE: Salaried Exempt
FLSA Exemption: Administrative Exemption

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Responsible (as a back-up) for acquiring, purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment and supplies for requisitioned material.
• Negotiates with suppliers to obtain quotations, prices and delivery times.
• Evaluates supplier quotes and services to determine if they are compatible with company objectives.
• Monitors (as a back-up) quality of goods by reviewing costs, schedules, timelines of delivery and conformance to specifications.
• Perform Periodic supplier audits as required.
• Identify potential new suppliers.
• Participate in the Operational Excellence program with suppliers.
• Works with Lincoln Industries departments (Quality, IFS, Technology, Sales, etc.) to address critical issues related to customer needs and supplier performance.
• Maintains records pertaining to items quoted and purchased, utilizing Navision.
• Reviews requisitions and confers with suppliers to obtain information concerning product, price, ability of supplier to produce product or service, and delivery date.
• Confers with suppliers and analyzes supplier questions to determine factors affecting prices.
• Develop and maintain communications with all levels of Lincoln Industries staff and suppliers by communicating openly and honestly, treating all people with dignity, respect and courtesy.
• Assists in transfers of work between sources as required.
• Drives and coordinates cost initiatives throughout the supply base.
• Could potentially come in contact with hazardous chemicals.
• Any other tasks as required fulfilling Lincoln Industries Beliefs and Drivers.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE:

• Reports to: Director of Supply Management

QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted for the expected levels of education and experience required.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Expected: Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; and two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred: Previous purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment to include raw material, fabricates and assembly detail component purchasing. Low cost country supply chain experience. Blue print reading and dimensional layout experience.

Communication Skills:

• Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language. Bilingual preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, governmental regulations and engineering prints.
• Must communicate clearly with suppliers in written and verbal means.

Other Skills:

• Corrected vision and dexterous use of both hands.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variable in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to work independently.
• Customer and supplier relation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Knowledge and use of Microsoft Office Programs.
• Purchasing practices.
• Prefer knowledge of Windows Operating Systems.

TRAVEL:

• Approximately 5-10%