Indirect Purchasing Analyst

Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric’s innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential ‘Linc’ that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company’s website at https://www.lincolnelectric.com .   Location: Distrito Federal   Req ID:  29280     ​

Indirect Purchasing Analyst Are you passionate about supplier negotiations, strategic sourcing, and driving operational efficiency? We are looking for an Indirect Purchasing Analyst to support our procurement strategy by managing indirect spend categories, optimizing supplier relationships, and identifying cost-saving opportunities across the business.   Key Responsibilities

Manage indirect procurement activities nationwide while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. Administer and process purchase requisitions and purchase orders through SAP. Evaluate and select suppliers through competitive sourcing and comparative analyses of cost, quality, and service. Monitor and follow up on pending requisitions and open purchase orders to ensure uninterrupted business operations. Track supplier performance and compliance with delivery, receiving, invoicing, and internal procurement processes. Identify supplier consolidation opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen strategic partnerships. Support capital expenditure (CapEx) and fixed asset projects, including supplier evaluation and selection. Research, identify, and develop new supplier relationships and sourcing opportunities. Partner closely with internal stakeholders across multiple departments, providing procurement expertise and exceptional customer service. Prepare purchasing reports, spend analyses, and performance metrics. Analyze supplier proposals and lead negotiations to maximize value and achieve cost savings.

Categories of Responsibility This role offers exposure to a broad range of indirect procurement categories, including:

Services MRO / Spare Parts Consumables EHS & Waste Management Information Technology (IT) Corporate Security Marketing

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field. Minimum of 2 years of experience in indirect materials and services purchasing. SAP experience required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office. Intermediate English preferred.

Key Competencies

Strong negotiation and supplier management skills. Analytical mindset with a focus on cost optimization and value creation. Ability to evaluate and compare supplier proposals, pricing, and service offerings. Knowledge of indirect procurement markets and sourcing strategies. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong organizational and time management abilities. Self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented.

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