Strategic Procurement and PMO Manager

Shape the Future with Us.

At Lubrizol, we’re bringing to life the chemistry behind clean water, efficient transportation, reliable infrastructure, critical medicines, and the products people rely on every day 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.

Location: Deer Park, TX US, Wickliffe, OH US, Hazelwood,UK , London, UK, Manchester, UK.

Job Type: Full-time /4 days in the office / 1 day flexible.

How You’ll Make An Impact

As a Strategic Procurement and PMO Manager, you'll be at the forefront of our innovation, driving the strategic transformation of the Procurement function through disciplined execution, data-driven decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration. 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

• Lead the annual strategic planning process for Procurement, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities such as environmental, social, and governance initiatives, cost optimization, and supply resilience.
• Develop and maintain a long-term procurement transformation roadmap that translates strategy into executable, measurable initiatives.
• Continuously evaluate and refine the Procurement Center of Excellence operating model, governance structures, and processes.
• Monitor global supply chain trends and emerging procurement technologies to recommend future-ready strategies.
• Own governance and delivery of the procurement transformation portfolio, ensuring initiatives remain on schedule, within budget, and aligned to intended outcomes.
• Define, track, and report key performance indicators and return on investment metrics across strategic initiatives.
• Optimize allocation of financial and human resources across the procurement project portfolio to maximize business impact.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Procurement, Finance, Information Technology, and business stakeholders.
• Lead change management efforts to drive adoption of new tools, processes, and ways of working.
• Prepare executive-level dashboards, reports, and presentations for senior leadership, including the C-suite and Board of Directors.
  
  

Required Qualifications That Enables Your Success

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Risk Management, Finance, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in Procurement, Management Consulting, or a Corporate Project Management Office role.
• Experience within specialty chemicals, manufacturing, or related industries.
• Strong familiarity with Source-to-Pay and Procure-to-Pay platforms such as GEP, SAP Ariba, Coupa, or Jagger.
• Experience using project and portfolio management tools such as Asana or Microsoft Project.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while leading cross-functional teams through influence.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications That Drive You Forward

• Master’s degree, Master of Business Administration, or advanced degree in a related discipline.
• Project Management Professional, PRINCE2, or Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification.
  
  

Your Work Environment

Role

At Lubrizol, we’re committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work—whether in a lab, on the production floor, or in a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role, your work environment may include:

• Standing, walking, or operating equipment for extended periods.
• Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE provided.
• Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment.
• Occasional lifting or movement of materials.
• Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards.
  
  

We continuously invest in our facilities and technologies to ensure they support your well-being, productivity, and growth. If you require reasonable accommodation, we are committed to working with you to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.

Benefits That Empower You

• Work in a respected, industry-leading multinational company within Berkshire Hathaway
• A culture of accountability, empowerment, inclusion, and diversity
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development, learning, and global career mobility
• Meaningful work contributing to sustainable and innovative chemical solutions
  
  

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.