Senior Manager, Procurement

Lubrizol Corporation; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with performance‑dr

401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid holidays, vacation, and parental

Lubrizol: Imagined for Life. Enabled

Job summary

Lubrizol Corporation is seeking a Sr. Manager, Procurement in a hybrid Houston area role. You will lead capital project procurements, optimize supplier engagement, and drive TCO across multiple sites.

You’ll partner with Engineering, Operations, and Finance to ensure alignment with capital investments and reliability improvements. The role requires 8+ years in procurement, strong negotiation, and experience with ERP and sourcing platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive procurement experience.
• Proven ability to lead complex sourcing initiatives and deliver value.
• Experience with supplier relationship management and procurement governance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for capital investments and manufacturing infrastructure.
• Lead supplier negotiations for capital projects and long‑term service agreements.
• Drive total cost of ownership, value engineering, and lifecycle cost initiatives.
• Partner with engineering, operations, and finance to support planning and execution.
• Govern procurement processes and monitor supplier performance across projects.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Sourcing excellence

Negotiation

SRM

Cost modeling

Cross-functional collab

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business / Supply Chain / Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Sourcing platforms

Contract management tools

Job description

Location: Houston, TX, US, 77034 Wickliffe, OH, US, 44092-2298

Location: Deer Park, TX or Wickliffe, OH

Job Type: Full-time / On-site (4 days in office, 1 from home)

How You’ll Make an Impact

As a Sr. Manager, Procurement you'll be at the forefront of our innovation, driving specialty chemical solutions forward. You'll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing, and enhance modern life.

The Senior Manager, Procurement provides strategic leadership for a defined portfolio of spend and suppliers, delivering measurable value through category strategy, sourcing excellence, and supplier partnership. This role is accountable for developing and executing category strategies aligned with business objectives, optimizing total cost of ownership, managing supplier risk, and driving continuous improvement across procurement processes.

Reporting to Regional Director, the Senior Manager operates with a high degree of autonomy, serves as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, and leads complex commercial initiatives across a global, matrixed organization. While this role may include people leadership, success is driven primarily through strategic ownership, cross‑functional influence, and enterprise‑level execution.

In this role, you will:

Capital Projects & Engineering Procurement

• Develop and execute procurement strategies supporting capital investment projects, plant expansions, reliability initiatives, and manufacturing infrastructure improvements.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Project Management, and Finance teams to support project planning, budgeting, sourcing, and execution.
• Lead sourcing activities for capital equipment, engineered systems, construction services, automation solutions, and engineering service providers.
• Negotiate commercial agreements for capital projects, including equipment purchases, construction contracts, engineering services, warranties, and long‑term service agreements.
• Drive total cost of ownership (TCO), value engineering, and lifecycle cost optimization initiatives across capital investments.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, project risks, schedule impacts, and market conditions to support sound sourcing decisions and project execution.
• Establish and manage strategic relationships with OEMs, EPC firms, contractors, construction providers, and technical service suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance across capital projects, ensuring delivery, quality, safety, cost, and schedule commitments are achieved.
• Identify and mitigate commercial, operational, contractual, supply continuity, and project execution risks associated with capital investments.
• Track and report project savings, cost avoidance, supplier performance, and procurement value delivered through capital programs.
• Lead complex negotiations and establish commercial agreements that balance cost, service, risk, and flexibility.
• Oversee contract lifecycle management, including approvals, compliance, renewals, and performance obligations.
• Partner with Legal and internal risk stakeholders to ensure appropriate terms, conditions, and protections.
• Manage ongoing supplier performance through governance routines, scorecards, and continuous improvement actions.

Stakeholder Partnership

• Serve as a strategic procurement partner to internal stakeholders, translating business needs into effective sourcing and supplier solutions.
• Advise senior leaders on market trends, commercial strategies, and sourcing trade‑offs.
• Drive alignment across cross‑functional teams to ensure timely execution and business impact.

Leadership & Capability Building

• Lead, coach, and develop procurement professionals when applicable, fostering a collaborative and high‑performance environment.
• Contribute to capability development through mentoring, best‑practice sharing, and process improvement initiatives.
• Act as a role model for ethical behavior, compliance, and disciplined execution.

Governance, Systems & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, approval frameworks, and corporate standards.
• Utilize procurement systems and analytics tools to drive insight, transparency, and execution rigor.
• Support continuous improvement of sourcing, contracting, and supplier management processes.

Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in procurement, sourcing, category management, or commercial roles.
• Proven ability to independently lead complex sourcing initiatives and deliver quantifiable business value.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and financial skills, including experience with cost modeling and TCO analysis.
• Demonstrated success partnering with senior stakeholders in a matrixed, global environment.
• Experience with supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, and procurement governance.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to present recommendations to leadership.
• Proficiency with procurement tools, ERP systems, and sourcing platforms.
• High standards of ethics, integrity, and compliance.

Preferred Qualifications that Drive you Forward

• People leadership experience, including managing, coaching, or mentoring procurement professionals.
• MBA or advanced degree.
• Experience supporting multiple categories or rotating across diverse spend areas.
• Exposure to global procurement operations or multinational supply markets.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, CPM, APICS) or progress toward designation.
• Experience contributing to procurement transformation, digital enablement, or operating model changes.

Your Work Environment

At Lubrizol, we’re committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work—whether in a lab, on the production floor, or in a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role, your work environment may include:

• Standing, walking, or operating equipment for extended periods
• Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE provided
• Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment
• Occasional lifting or movement of materials
• Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards

We continuously invest in our facilities and technologies to ensure they support your well‑being, productivity, and growth. If you require reasonable accommodation, we are committed to working with you to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.

Benefits that Empower You

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
• 401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined Contribution
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave

Lubrizol: Imagined for Life. Enabled by Science. ™ Delivered by You.

For nearly 100 years, The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, has been at the forefront of innovation to enhance everyday life, advance mobility, and make the modern world work better. Our specialty chemistry solutions—from engine oils, performance coatings, and skincare to medical devices and plumbing systems —are powered by the expertise, passion, and commitment of people like you.

We tackle the world’s toughest challenges with science-based solutions, deeply understanding our customers to deliver innovative chemistry and differentiated value. Our inclusive culture, dedication to safety, and incredible global talent drive our success. Our solutions meet the evolving needs of the modern world—brought to life by science and, most importantly, delivered by you.

Whether you're in the lab, on the production floor, or in the office, you’ll be part of a team around the world that empowers you to think bold, drive results, and contribute to solutions that shape a better, more sustainable future.

We win because of you. Let’s build the future together.

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Houston

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