Regional Procurement Director
Lincoln Electric
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Cleveland • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $141,844 - $191,906 per year
Job Level
Lead
About the role
- Lead the execution of global category strategies and playbooks in the region.
- Manage one or more regionally owned categories, including strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiations.
- Act as the bridge between Global Procurement and Regional Business Leaders.
- Serve as a voting member of Global Category Councils.
- Develop and execute regional supplier negotiations, risk mitigation, and cost savings initiatives.
- Monitor and escalate supplier performance issues.
- Lead, coach, and develop the regional procurement team.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering (Master’s preferred).
- 10+ years of procurement and sourcing experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated leadership of regional or global supplier negotiations with $100M+ spend exposure.
- Strong expertise in category management, supplier development, and contract governance.
- Excellent ability to operate in a matrix environment.
- Proficiency in procurement systems, analytics, and digital tools.
- Enterprise-first mindset.
- Trust builder.
- High-EQ leadership.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Remote work options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
procurementsourcingsupplier managementcontract negotiationscategory managementsupplier developmentcontract governancerisk mitigationcost savingsanalytics
Soft skills
leadershipcoachingtrust buildinghigh-EQ leadershipmatrix environment operation
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degree