Indirect Purchasing Lead — Operations & Facilities

Lubrizol Corporation; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plans

401(k) match

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid holidays, vacation

Job summary

Lubrizol Corporation is seeking an Operations Purchasing Associate in Midland, MI for a full-time, on-site role. You will support day-to-day procurement for manufacturing facilities, partnering with operations, finance, and plant teams to ensure timely materials and services.

You will create requisitions, issue POs, and seek cost savings through strategic sourcing while maintaining vendor relationships and compliance. Strong ERP and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in indirect procurement, sourcing, or purchasing.
• ERP system experience, SAP S/4HANA preferred.
• Strong MS Office skills and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead indirect purchasing activities for facilities and operations.
• Create purchase requisitions and issue purchase orders.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing and negotiations.
• Coordinate cost center reviews and purchasing accuracy across teams.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and support financial close.

Skills

Indirect procurement

Sourcing

Purchasing

Supply chain operations

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint)

Job description

Lubrizol Corporation is seeking an Operations Purchasing Associate in Midland, MI for a full-time, on-site role. You will support day-to-day procurement for manufacturing facilities, partnering with operations, finance, and plant teams to ensure timely materials and services.

You will create requisitions, issue POs, and seek cost savings through strategic sourcing while maintaining vendor relationships and compliance. Strong ERP and MS Office skills are essential.