Strategic Indirect Purchasing Specialist — Manufacturing Ops

The Lubrizol Corporation; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Dental & Vision coverage

HSA

Paid holidays

Vacation

Parental leave

Flexible work environment

Learning and development opportunities

Career growth

Inclusive culture

Job summary

The Lubrizol Corporation is seeking an Operations Purchasing Associate to support day‑to‑day procurement for its manufacturing facilities. You will collaborate with operations, finance, and suppliers to ensure timely materials and services while driving cost‑saving and process improvements.

You will manage requisitions, POs, and non‑inventoried purchases, while maintaining strong supplier relationships and adhering to company policies in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in indirect procurement, sourcing, purchasing, or supply chain operations.
• Proficient with ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA preferred) and MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead indirect purchasing activities for facilities, maintenance, laboratory, production, and operations.
• Create purchase requisitions, issue purchase orders, and manage non‑inventoried purchasing workflows.
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities via strategic sourcing, vendor negotiations, and competitive bidding.
• Coordinate cost center, general ledger, and material reviews with operations and finance.
• Resolve goods receipt and invoice discrepancies and support accounts.

Skills

Indirect procurement

Sourcing

Purchasing

Supply chain operations

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Education

Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain/Business/Operations

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

ERP Systems

Job description

The Lubrizol Corporation is seeking an Operations Purchasing Associate to support day‑to‑day procurement for its manufacturing facilities. You will collaborate with operations, finance, and suppliers to ensure timely materials and services while driving cost‑saving and process improvements.

You will manage requisitions, POs, and non‑inventoried purchases, while maintaining strong supplier relationships and adhering to company policies in a fast‑paced environment.