Raw Materials Procurement Specialist

Lubrizol Corporation; Rio de Janeiro; Hybrid; BRL 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Lubrizol Corporation is seeking a LATAM Raw Materials Procurement Specialist to lead sourcing strategies for raw materials, ensuring competitiveness and security of supply in line with global procurement guidelines.

You will develop and qualify suppliers, lead negotiations, and partner with regional and Global teams to optimize cost, quality, and supply resilience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, chemistry, or related field.
• Experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Supply Chain in industrial/multinational settings.
• Advanced English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute raw material sourcing strategies aligned with global guidelines.
• Identify, qualify, and manage local and global suppliers for competitiveness.
• Lead commercial and contractual negotiations to secure favorable terms.
• Monitor raw material markets and translate insights into sourcing opportunities.
• Collaborate with regional and Global Procurement teams for synergies.
• Support supply chain resilience through alternative sourcing.

Skills

Raw material procurement

Strategic negotiations

Global teams

Multicultural environments

Chemicals market

Import/Export processes

SAP

Excel

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Excel

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

The LATAM Raw Materials Procurement Specialist will be responsible for leading raw material sourcing strategies, ensuring competitiveness, security of supply, and alignment with business needs.

This role will play an important part in defining and executing local and global procurement strategies, developing and qualifying suppliers, leading commercial and contractual negotiations, and monitoring raw material markets. The position will also act as a strategic business partner and serve as a key interface between the region and Global Procurement teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute raw material sourcing strategies aligned with the company’s global procurement strategies and guidelines;
• Identify, develop, and qualify local and global suppliers, considering factors such as competitiveness, quality, sustainability, availability, and security of supply;
• Lead commercial and contractual negotiations to secure competitive terms and mitigate supply and commercial risks;
• Participate in Global Procurement forums, representing the region and identifying opportunities for global synergies and sourcing arbitrage;
• Monitor supplier markets and raw material trends, translating market intelligence into sourcing strategies and business opportunities;
• Develop alternative sources of supply, strategic alliances, and partnerships to strengthen competitiveness and supply chain resilience;
• Partner with internal stakeholders and global teams, contributing to strategic decisions related to cost, supply, and business needs.

REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business Administration, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.

Professional Experience: Relevant experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, or related areas, preferably within an industrial or multinational environment.

Language: Advanced English proficiency.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience in raw material procurement and strategic negotiations;
• Experience working with global teams and in multicultural environments;
• Knowledge of the chemical and/or specialty chemicals market;
• Knowledge of international trade and import/export processes;
• Experience with SAP;
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in Power BI and Microsoft Office;
• Strong analytical capabilities, market perspective, and negotiation skills.

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