Assistant Manager Procurement

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 recognise unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life. 

Summary of the Role:-

• Responsible for managing procurement function of CAPEX Expansion Projects /Facility Expansion at the optimal value (lowest optimal cost along with timely delivery, competitive advantage). Once the project is over he would need to work on plant site / Support the Plant OPEX/CAPEX – Equipment Supplies and Services. 
• Follow established policies, procedures, and guidelines to manage and optimize procurement activities and processes

Responsibilities / Accountabilities: -

• Assist in managing activities of procurement department: Float enquiries, Obtain quotations- Preparing and maintaining of purchase orders--Releasing POs, follow up with suppliers (equipment, supplies and services- local/imported) for timely delivery of materials. 
• Reviewing, comparing, analyzing of offers and preparation of procurement proposals for management approvals for purchase of materials and services to be purchased. Managing maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records.
• To manage the Procurement function within SAP - working along the Corporate Sourcing guidelines.
• Assist in Vendor rating, Contractors Performance Evaluation and Vendor Registration, updating of vendor list based on comments from the internal customers.
• Assist to plan & schedule purchase activities to meet targets relating to quality & cost, and timely delivery by following the company's procurement policies and procedures.
• Resolve supply, quality, service and invoice related issues with Vendors – Link between company and supplier.
• Explore Cost saving technique/Identify alternate vendors sourcing to mitigate risk & reduce cost.
• Contractor /Service provider sourcing: Emphasis on Safety Criteria/Ethics compliance /Due Diligence.
• Ensure legal terms and conditions adherence by vendors/contractors/service providers.
• Communicate Timely status order to internal stakeholders.
• Regular Periodical review of open orders/Requisitions – Plan action accordingly
• Manage ongoing relationship with supplier, vendor, contractors to ensure satisfactory results.
• Train and educate others/users about purchasing Process / Build strong internal Customer relationships.

Requirements (education, experience, competencies and specific job requirements):

Education / Certification: 

• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering.
• Added qualification will be an advantage.

Experience and Skills:  

• Minimum 7 to 9 years of Core procurement experience, Preferably Core CAPEX PROJECT procurement experience with multinational company
• Knowledge of legal Aspects of Purchasing.
• Exposure of End to End: Procure to Pay.
• Sound Technical Knowledge on Equipment, supplies and services.
• Strong Analytical and Organizational Skills.
• Proficient with SAP.
• Fluent in English with Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills.

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 ethnic origin, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other characteristic.