Senior Manager Supply Chain Europe - Additives

Lubrizol Corporation; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational chemical company is seeking a Senior Manager Supply Chain Europe to lead strategic supply chain operations. This role involves optimizing supply chain strategies and managing a high-performing team. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in supply chain management, excellent leadership skills, and a strong educational background in relevant fields. Hybrid working is offered in London, along with a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Ongoing learning opportunities

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Global team collaboration

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supply chain experience, including 2+ years in a managerial role.
• Proven leadership and team development capabilities.
• Strong understanding of procurement, logistics, inventory, and distribution processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic supply chain operations with high-level impact and visibility.
• Deploy regional supply chain strategies aligning with global goals.
• Drive continuous improvement across procurement, logistics, and distribution.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Data analysis

Communication skills

Supplier negotiation

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business administration, or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Supply chain software

Job description

Senior Manager Supply Chain Europe - Additives

Date: Sep 25, 2025

Senior Supply Chain Manager Europe - Additives

• Lead strategic supply chain operations with high-level impact and visibility.
• Join a global organization that’s big enough to offer career progression, yet agile enough for your leadership to be recognized and felt.
• Drive Excellence – Shape and execute regional end-to-end supply chain strategies across procurement, logistics, and distribution.
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Enjoy hybrid working based in London, UK

About the role

As Senior Supply Chain Manager for Europe, you’ll be at the heart of our additive business, leading a high-performing team and optimizing supply chain operations across the region. This strategic role is ideal for someone who thrives on operational excellence, team development, and cross-functional collaboration.

You’ll be responsible for deploying regional supply chain strategies that align with global objectives, balancing inventory and service levels, and driving continuous improvement across procurement, logistics, and distribution. Your leadership will ensure supply resiliency, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction, with your work directly impacting the efficiency and competitiveness of our European operations.

About you

You bring a strong background in supply chain management and a passion for leading teams. You’re data-driven, strategic, and collaborative, with the ability to translate global goals into regional execution. Your communication and stakeholder management skills set you apart, and you’re ready to take ownership of complex supply chain challenges.

You will also bring

• A bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business administration, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 5+ years of supply chain experience, including 2+ years in a managerial role
• Proven leadership and team development capabilities
• Strong understanding of procurement, logistics, inventory, and distribution processes
• Experience in regional or multi-location supply chain operations
• Proficiency in supply chain software and tools
• Supply chain certifications (e.g., CSCP, CPIM) are a plus
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• French skills would be a plus.
• Ability to travel quarterly within Europe and twice a year to our headquarters

What We Offer

• On-going learning opportunities in a rewarding work environment.
• Competitive Salary and comprehensive benefits
• The chance to work with teams and colleagues around the world and in different locations
• Develop your professional career in a highly respected, industry leading, multinational company which is part of the Berkshire Hathaway group

Working at Lubrizol

For nearly 100 years, Lubrizol has been at the forefront of innovation, delivering breakthrough solutions that advance mobility, improve well-being, and enhance modern life. This progress is driven by the expertise, passion, and commitment of people like you.

At Lubrizol, we invest in our people and expect the same level of ownership and commitment in return. Our employees are empowered to shape their careers, contribute to strategic goals, and collaborate in an inclusive, high-performing culture.

We win because we bring science-based solutions to industry-leading organizations across the globe.

We win because we deeply understand our customers and deliver innovative chemistry with differentiated value.

We win because of our inclusive culture and our incredible talent.

We win because of you.