What are the responsibilities and job description for the Global Procurement Director, Third-Party Manufacturing position at The Lubrizol Corporation?
Job Location: Brecksville, OH (Relocation assistance available)
Job type: Full-time, 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 Global Procurement Director, Third-Party Manufacturing
Unleash Your Potential. At Lubrizol, we're transforming the specialty chemical manufacturing 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 Will Do
As the Global Procurement Director of Third-Party Manufacturing (3PM) at Lubrizol, you will step into a strategic leadership position where you will drive our global procurement strategy for third-party manufacturing partners. In this role, you will identify and establish strategic partnerships, negotiate favorable contracts, and optimize procurement processes to support our company's growth and maintain our competitive edge. We are seeking someone with exceptional leadership skills, extensive procurement experience, and a strategic mindset to drive long-term value creation.
What We're Looking For
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.
#LBZUS
Job type: Full-time, 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 Global Procurement Director, Third-Party Manufacturing
Unleash Your Potential. At Lubrizol, we're transforming the specialty chemical manufacturing 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 Will Do
As the Global Procurement Director of Third-Party Manufacturing (3PM) at Lubrizol, you will step into a strategic leadership position where you will drive our global procurement strategy for third-party manufacturing partners. In this role, you will identify and establish strategic partnerships, negotiate favorable contracts, and optimize procurement processes to support our company's growth and maintain our competitive edge. We are seeking someone with exceptional leadership skills, extensive procurement experience, and a strategic mindset to drive long-term value creation.
What We're Looking For
- Strategic Procurement Leadership:
- Develop and execute a global procurement strategy for third-party manufacturing that aligns with the company's overall business objectives and competitive positioning.
- Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, providing insights on market trends, risks, and opportunities in third-party manufacturing.
- Lead the continuous improvement and innovation of procurement processes to enhance efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and supplier performance.
- Partner Identification and Strategic Sourcing:
- Identify, evaluate, and establish strategic partnerships with new third-party manufacturing partners to ensure alignment with the company's quality, cost, and delivery standards.
- Conduct thorough market analysis and competitive benchmarking to identify new sourcing opportunities and mitigate risks.
- Build and maintain strong, strategic relationships with key suppliers and industry stakeholders.
- Contracting and Strategic Negotiation:
- Lead high-stakes contract negotiations with third-party manufacturers, securing favorable terms that support the company's strategic and financial objectives.
- Develop and manage long-term strategic agreements with suppliers, prioritizing cost efficiency, quality, and innovation.
- Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements during the contracting process while protecting the company's interests.
- Manufacturing Scale-Up and Optimization:
- Oversee the strategic scaling of manufacturing processes with third-party partners to meet current and future production demands.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and successful implementation of strategic initiatives.
- Continuously monitor and analyze production performance, implementing strategic initiatives to optimize efficiency, quality, and scalability.
- Project and Initiative Leadership:
- Lead and manage strategic procurement projects and initiatives, ensuring they are aligned with the company's long-term goals and deliver measurable results.
- Develop and oversee project plans, strategically allocate resources, and monitor progress against key milestones.
- Communicate project status, strategic implications, and risk mitigation plans to senior leadership and stakeholders.
- Performance Management and Strategic Reporting:
- Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the strategic performance of third-party manufacturing partners.
- Prepare and present regular strategic reports on procurement activities, supplier performance, and cost savings to senior leadership.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives that drive strategic value and enhance supplier performance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. A master’s degree or relevant certification is preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, or a related field, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Proven experience in managing third-party manufacturing relationships with a strategic focus, including sourcing, contracting, and scaling up production.
- Strong strategic thinking, negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams and strategic projects in a global, fast-paced environment.
- Excellent analytical and strategic problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
- Knowledge of relevant industry regulations and standards.
- Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
- 401K Match plus Age Weighted Defined Contribution
- Competitive medical, dental & vision offerings
- Heath Savings Account
- Paid Holidays, Vacation, Parental Leave
- Flexible work environment
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.
#LBZUS
