Regional Procurement Director, Americas

Regional Procurement Director, Americas

The Regional Procurement Director is responsible for executing Lincoln's global sourcing strategies within their assigned region, managing one or more regionally owned categories, and serving as the primary interface between Global Procurement and the business stakeholders. The role ensures global category playbooks are implemented effectively, while adapting to regional supplier markets and business needs. The Regional Procurement Director partners closely with Regional Business Leaders (Americas), participates in Global Category Councils, and leads negotiations for regionally significant suppliers.

Job Duties and Responsibilities :

• Lead the execution of global category strategies and playbooks in the region, ensuring compliance to standards and KPIs.
• Manage one or more regionally owned categories (e.g., Packaging, CAPEX, MRO, Facilities, Energy, Logistics), including strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiations.
• Act as the bridge between Global Procurement and Regional Business Leaders (Americas), ensuring alignment of priorities.
• Serve as a voting member of Global Category Councils, providing regional supplier insights and validating strategies.
• Develop and execute regional supplier negotiations, risk mitigation, and cost savings initiatives.
• Monitor and escalate supplier performance issues according to Lincoln's Supplier Issue Resolution SOP.
• Lead, coach, and develop the regional procurement team to build capabilities and ensure succession.
• Support adoption of digital procurement tools and promote process standardization.
• Champion change management, ensuring procurement is seen as a strategic partner in the business.

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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), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.