Global Procurement Director, Third-Party Manufacturing

Job Location: Brecksville, OH (Relocation assistance available)

Job type: Full-time, Hybrid

 

About Lubrizol  
The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees. For more information, visit www.Lubrizol.com.

We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognize unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life.   

 

Join Our Thriving Team at Lubrizol as a Global Procurement Director, Third-Party Manufacturing

Unleash Your Potential. At Lubrizol, we're transforming the specialty chemical manufacturing industry, and looking for exceptional talent to join us on this journey. If you are ready to join an international company with talent around the world, and want to make a real impact, we want you on our team.

 

What You Will Do:

As the Global Procurement Director of Third-Party Manufacturing (3PM) at Lubrizol, you will step into a strategic leadership position where you will drive our global procurement strategy for third-party manufacturing partners. In this role, you will identify and establish strategic partnerships, negotiate favorable contracts, and optimize procurement processes to support our company's growth and maintain our competitive edge. We are seeking someone with exceptional leadership skills, extensive procurement experience, and a strategic mindset to drive long-term value creation.

 

What We're Looking For:

 

• Strategic Procurement Leadership:
  • Develop and execute a global procurement strategy for third-party manufacturing that aligns with the company's overall business objectives and competitive positioning.
  • Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, providing insights on market trends, risks, and opportunities in third-party manufacturing.
  • Lead the continuous improvement and innovation of procurement processes to enhance efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and supplier performance.
• Partner Identification and Strategic Sourcing:
  • Identify, evaluate, and establish strategic partnerships with new third-party manufacturing partners to ensure alignment with the company's quality, cost, and delivery standards.
  • Conduct thorough market analysis and competitive benchmarking to identify new sourcing opportunities and mitigate risks.
  • Build and maintain strong, strategic relationships with key suppliers and industry stakeholders.
• Contracting and Strategic Negotiation:
  • Lead high-stakes contract negotiations with third-party manufacturers, securing favorable terms that support the company's strategic and financial objectives.
  • Develop and manage long-term strategic agreements with suppliers, prioritizing cost efficiency, quality, and innovation.
  • Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements during the contracting process while protecting the company's interests.
• Manufacturing Scale-Up and Optimization:
  • Oversee the strategic scaling of manufacturing processes with third-party partners to meet current and future production demands.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and successful implementation of strategic initiatives.
  • Continuously monitor and analyze production performance, implementing strategic initiatives to optimize efficiency, quality, and scalability.
• Project and Initiative Leadership:
  • Lead and manage strategic procurement projects and initiatives, ensuring