Business Manager, TempRite MEA

Lubrizol Corporation; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 449,943 - 562,429; Full time

Job summary

Lubrizol Corporation seeks a seasoned leader for their MEA region, responsible for P & L Management and Strategic Planning. The role involves building high-performing teams and establishing operational excellence with a focus on delivering financial targets.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in regional business leadership within the chemical industry, and a Bachelor's degree, with an MBA preferred. Strong communication and strategic skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a regional business leadership role, preferably in the chemical or materials industry.
• Demonstrated success managing full P & L responsibility.
• Proven ability to build and develop high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery of financial targets in revenue, margin, and cost efficiency.
• Develop and execute the Strategic Plan (STRAP) for the MEA region.
• Establish and maintain a Management Operating System (MOS) for performance tracking.

Skills

P & L Management

Strategic Planning

Team Building & Organization Development

Communication

Cross-Cultural Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering (MBA preferred)

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• P & L Management: Full responsibility for the TempRite MEA profit and loss ensuring delivery of financial targets in revenue, margin and cost efficiency.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and execute the Strategic Plan (STRAP) for the MEA region while supporting formulation and execution at the global level.
• Team Building & Organization Development: Recruit, develop and retain top talent; establish a high-performing organizational structure aligned with business goals.
• Regional Capability Building: Enhance regional capabilities across commercial, branding, demand generation and technical functions to drive market leadership and customer value.
• Business Management & MOS Cadence: Establish and maintain a Management Operating System (MOS) for daily business management, performance tracking and operational excellence.
• Performance Measurement & Rewards: Drive business results through effective PCM (Performance and Commitment Management) processes and a robust regional reward and recognition system.
• Global Communication: Maintain regular, effective communication with global leadership to ensure alignment and leverage global resources and best practices.
• Global Strategy Implementation: Lead the execution of global strategies at the regional level, ensuring consistency with corporate objectives and market needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or related field (MBA preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in a regional business leadership role, preferably in the chemical, materials or relevant B2B industry.
• Demonstrated success managing full P & L responsibility.
• Proven ability to build and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong strategic planning and execution skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-cultural leadership abilities.
• Experience implementing global strategies at a regional level.