Regional Raw Materials Sourcing Leader

The Lubrizol Corporation

Manchester

On-site

GBP 65,000 - 95,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Global multinational company

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

The Lubrizol Corporation in Manchester, United Kingdom, is seeking a Regional Raw Material Category Manager to drive a diversified portfolio of raw materials across Europe. You will work with cross-functional teams to secure supply, optimize total cost of ownership, and deliver sustainable solutions that support mobility, wellbeing, and modern life.

You will report to the Regional Procurement Manager and partner with the Global Category Manager to translate business strategy into regional

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Supply Chain, Business, or other related fields. Advanced degree in above disciplines or MBA is a plus.

Responsibilities

Maintains the portfolio of a specific raw material category or categories within a matrix organization.
Sources and onboards suppliers, facilitating the placement of master supply agreements and contracts as appropriate, along with supplier relationship management.
Coordinates with the global category manager - share regional inputs to the global strategy for assigned category in partnership with a cross-functional team focused on obtaining best total cost of ownership (TCO) and driving optimization through productivity and complexity reduction.
Understands the business strategy and can translate into regional procurement strategies.
Executes multi-year sourcing strategies to optimize total cost of ownership (TCO), assurance of supply, quality, service, and innovation.
Leverages end-to-end sourcing expertise to resolve escalations and execute sourcing strategies.
Leads pricing and negotiation strategies for all category materials.
Drives business impact by educating stakeholders and applying market intelligence to enhance competitive position and mitigate risk.
Reports cost evolution and trends for category materials that support effective business price management and commercial objectives.
Executes efficient and effective supplier management practices that drive improved supplier performance and correction action (as needed).
Drives early business engagements for highlight complex and critical business areas and manage supplier activity across multiple accounts.
Adheres and promotes compliance with company HSES policies, practices, and procedures.
Respects and applies all corporate and procurement policies and procedures.
Represents Lubrizol in a professional, legal, and ethical manner to maintain the integrity of the Lubrizol and Berkshire Hathaway brands.