Procurement Leader: Corporate & Professional Services

The Lubrizol Corporation

Brecksville (OH)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plans

401(k) match

Medical, dental & vision

HSA

Paid holidays & vacation

Flexible work environment

Learning & development

Career growth

Inclusive culture

Job summary

The Lubrizol Corporation in Brecksville, OH is seeking a Procurement Manager—Corporate Services & Professional Services to lead regional and global category strategies and drive value across consulting, HR, marketing, travel, and more. This role collaborates with leaders across HR, Finance, Legal, Marketing, IT, and Communications in a matrix environment.

Hybrid in-person work is required with 4 days on site and 1 remote day, with future relocation to Wickliffe by 2028 as Lubrizol consolidates

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, or related field, or equivalent experience.
Three or more years of procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, or related business experience.
Experience managing Professional Services, Corporate Services, consulting, Human Resources, marketing, travel, or other indirect spend categories.
Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management capabilities.
Experience negotiating Statements of Work (SOWs), Master Service Agreements (MSAs), and rate-based service contracts.
Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across multiple functions, regions, cultures, and organizational levels.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and digital procurement tools.

Responsibilities

Lead regional and global category strategies for Corporate Services and Professional Services within a matrix organization.
Develop and execute category plans that align procurement priorities with business objectives and long-term growth strategies.
Negotiate commercial agreements, Statements of Work (SOWs), Master Service Agreements (MSAs), and rate-based contracts to secure favorable business outcomes.
Drive cost optimization, supplier consolidation, demand management, and strategic sourcing initiatives that deliver measurable value.
Establish and manage preferred supplier programs while enhancing contract compliance and spend visibility.
Monitor and report key performance indicators related to savings, supplier performance, risk mitigation, and stakeholder satisfaction.
Build strong partnerships with Human Resources, Finance, Legal, Marketing, Information Technology, Corporate Communications, and business leaders.
Lead Request for Information (RFI), Request for Quotation (RFQ), and Request for Proposal (RFP) processes to identify best-value solutions.
Strengthen supplier governance models, manage supplier performance, and proactively mitigate operational, contractual, financial, and compliance risks.
Support enterprise transformation initiatives and continuous improvement efforts that enhance service quality and stakeholder experience.