Strategic Procurement Manager - Corporate Services

Lubrizol Corporation; Brecksville (OH); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) match

Health Savings Account

Paid holidays

Flexible work

Learning & development

Career growth

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Lubrizol Corporation in Brecksville, OH is seeking a Procurement Manager for Corporate Services and Professional Services. You will lead regional and global category strategies, align priorities with business objectives, and drive supplier negotiations across consulting, HR, marketing, travel, and more.

The role emphasizes cost optimization, risk management, and building partnerships across HR, Finance, Legal, IT, and Operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 3+ years in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, supply chain, or related business experience.
• Experience managing Professional Services, Corporate Services, consulting, HR, 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.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing strategies

Negotiation

Contract management

Category management

Stakeholder management

SOW/MSA negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, or related field

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Lubrizol Corporation in Brecksville, OH is seeking a Procurement Manager for Corporate Services and Professional Services. You will lead regional and global category strategies, align priorities with business objectives, and drive supplier negotiations across consulting, HR, marketing, travel, and more.

The role emphasizes cost optimization, risk management, and building partnerships across HR, Finance, Legal, IT, and Operations.