Indirect Procurement Global Category Manager

Job Title: Indirect Procurement Global Category Manager

Job Location: Deer Park, TX or Wickliffe, OH

Job type: Full-time

Type of role: Hybrid

About Lubrizol  
The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees. For more information, visit www.Lubrizol.com.

We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognize unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life.   

Join Our Thriving Team at Lubrizol as a Indirect Procurement Global Category Manager

Unleash Your Potential. At Lubrizol we're transforming the speciality chemicals industry and looking for exceptional talent to join us on this journey. If you are ready to join an international company with talent around the world, and want to make a real impact, we want you on our team.

What You'll Do:

As a Global Category Manager for indirect procurement, you will be responsible for the global portfolio of suppliers who supply raw materials for the Utilities category.  Primary responsibilities include (but not limited to) development and execution of a strategic category plan aimed at delivering maximum value to the corporation through aspects such as ensuring a secure supply chain, achieving the best total cost of ownership, and fostering competitive advantage, all while aligning closely with business requirements. This pivotal position carries accountability to the Global Indirect Procurement Director and Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) for the effective management of the assigned category

What We're Looking For:

• Maintain the global portfolio of a specific indirect category within a matrix organization.
• Source and onboard suppliers, facilitating the placement of master supply agreements and contracts as appropriate, along with global supplier relationship management.
• Coordinate the global strategy for assigned category in partnership with a cross-functional team focused on obtaining best total cost of ownership (TCO) and driving optimization through productivity and complexity reduction.
• Partner with regional teams to leverage regional and industry best practices.
• Partner with global stakeholders to drive consistency and alignment across all regions.
• Understand the business strategy and can translate into global procurement strategies.
• Conduct regular assessment of Business Partner requirements and matching procurement plans to meet/adapt to business needs.
• Create and execute multi-year sourcing strategies to optimize total cost of ownership (TCO), assurance of supply, quality, service, and innovation.
• Leverage end-to-end sourcing expertise to resolve escalations and execute sourcing strategies.
• Lead pricing and negotiation strategies for all category materials.
• Drive business impact by educating stakeholders and applying market intelligence to enhance competitive position and mitigate risk.
• Report cost evolution and trends for category materials that support effective business price management and commercial objectives.
• Execute efficient and effective supplier management practices that drive improved supplier performance and correction action (as needed).
• Driver early business engagements for highlight complex and critical business areas and manage supplier activity across multiple accounts.
• Adhere and promote compliance with company HSES policies, practices, and procedures.
• Respect and apply all corporate and procurement policies and procedures.
• Represent Lubrizol in a professional, legal, and ethical manner to maintain the integrity of the Lubrizol and Berkshire Hathaway brands.

Skills That Make a Difference:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Supply Chain, Business, or other related fields.  Extensive experience may be considered.
• At least 10 years of experience in the chemical industry recommended.
• Fluent in English with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to relate and work well with individuals at all levels, internally and externally.
• Demonstrated analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to deal with cultural differences and regional issues.
• Knowledge of regional regulatory, legal, tax, import/export requirements.
• Must have experience in successfully leading strategy development and implementation of strategic plans.
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement lifecycle and excellent negotiation skills.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.

Perks and Rewards That Inspire:

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
• 401K Match plus Age Weighted Defined Contribution
• Competitive medical, dental & vision offerings
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Parental Leave
• Flexible work environment

Learn more at benefits.lubrizol.com!

Ready for your next career step? Apply today and let's shape the future together! 

It’s an exciting time to be part of Lubrizol. Lubrizol is not staying put. We are continually learning and evolving. Our passion delivers our success — not only for Lubrizol but for those who count on us every day: our employees, customers and communities. 

We work with a relentless commitment to operate safely and responsibly, keeping safety, sustainability, ethics, and compliance at the forefront of everything we do. The well-being of our employees, customers and communities is paramount to our culture and in the way we approach our work.

As a diverse, global team, we work together to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. We impact everyday lives through science only Lubrizol can deliver, and we never stop pushing to do it better.

One of the founding principles of The Lubrizol Corporation more than 90 years ago was treating every employee with dignity and respect. That same commitment is only stronger today. 

More than that, we are committed to providing an environment where every employee can be the best they can be, no matter their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic. #LI-HD1