Indirect Sourcing Associate/Manager

Shape the Future with Us. At Lubrizol, we’re transforming the indirect procurement through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion. As part of our global team, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact—on your career, your community, and the world around you. 

How You’ll Make an Impact

As indirect Sourcing Associate/Manager,you'll be at the forefront of our innovation,  

carrying out  sourcing initiatives for packaging category within Lubrizol APAC region based on category management approach, and to ensure that the company’s operational needs are met, considering price, quality, service, delivery, and to ensure continuity of supply for materials and service.You'll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing, and enhance modern life. In this role, you will:

• To establish category vision, strategy, and roadmap
• Conduct spend & market analysis to develop supply market strategies and/or to leverage at country or regional level
• Utilize deep understanding of industry, supplier dynamics and market trends to determine sources.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define strategy landing process & vendor performance KPIs.
• Supplier performance management at country or regional level
• Create and model Total Cost of Ownership for categories and sourcing decisions to achieve cost reductions and supply reliability.
• Be the regional single contact window within this category and participate into global category meetings on behalf of APAC
• Centralized buyer who lead negotiation with supplier to establish contracts and costs for the category.

Required Qualifications that Enables Your Success

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• Over 5 years of experience in indirect sourcing management
• Fast learner with strong agility and adaptability
• Proven ability to coordinate across functions and demonstrate value selling skills

Lubrizol: Imagined for Life. Enabled by Science. ™ Delivered by You. For nearly 100 years, The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, has been at the forefront of innovation to enhance everyday life, advance mobility, and make the modern world work better. Our specialty chemistry solutions—from engine oils, performance coatings, and skincare to medical devices and plumbing systems —are powered by the expertise, passion, and commitment of people like you. We tackle the world’s toughest challenges with science-based solutions, deeply understanding our customers to deliver innovative chemistry and differentiated value. Our inclusive culture, dedication to safety, and incredible global talent drive our success. Our solutions meet the evolving needs of the modern world—brought to life by science and, most importantly, delivered by you. Whether you're in the lab, on the production floor, or in the office, you'll be part of a team around the world that empowers you to think boldly, drive results, and contribute to solutions that shape a better, more sustainable future.  We win because of you. Let’s build the future together.