Global Category Manager Logistics Procurement

Job Type:Full-time; In office 4 days with 1 flexible day each week.

Location: Mumbai Pune India

HowYoullMake an Impact

As the Global Category Manager for Logistics Procurement your primary responsibility is overseeing the global supplier portfolio providing Logistics Services for your designated category. This involves developing and implementing a strategic category plan to optimize value for the corporation ensuring a secure supply chain minimizing total cost of ownership and enhancing competitive advantage while meeting business needs.

In this role youll:

• Manage the global supplier portfolio for assignedlogisticsprocurement categories within a matrix organization.

• Develop and execute global and multi-year category strategies tooptimizetotal cost of ownership quality service and innovation.

• Source onboard and manage suppliers including negotiating and executing global master supply agreements and contracts.

• Lead pricing and negotiation strategies to achieve productivity and cost savings targets.

• Partner with cross-functional and regional stakeholders to ensure alignment consistency and best practice sharing.

• Apply market intelligence to educate stakeholders mitigate risk and enhance competitive positioning.

• Drive supplier performance management and early business engagement across multiple accounts.

• Report cost evolution trends and performance metrics to support global businessobjectives.

• Ensure compliance with health environmental safety security (HSES)standardsand all corporate and procurement policies.

Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business or a related field; extensive relevant experience may be considered.

• Seven or more years of experience in logistics procurement and operations including ocean road rail and warehousing.

• Fluency in English with strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels in a global matrixed environment.

• Strong analytical organizational and negotiation skills with end-to-end sourcing lifecycleexpertise.

• Knowledge of regional regulatory legal tax and import/export requirements.

• Proficiencywith Microsoft Office and procurement-related digital tools.

Preferred Qualifications that Drive You Forward

• Advanced degree such as an MBA.

• Experience withlogisticsprocurement and operations in the chemical industry.

• Dangerous Goodsexpertise.

• Experience with ERP andlogisticssystems such as SAP Transportation Management (TM) and globallogisticssourcing tools.

• Formal training in strategy development and execution.

Your Work Environment

At Lubrizolwerecommitted to providing a safe inclusive and empowering environment where you can do your best workwhether 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 withappropriate personalprotective equipment (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 plus age-weighted defined contribution.

• Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage.

• Health Savings Account (HSA).

• Paid holidays vacation and parental leave.

• Flexible work environment.

• Learning and development opportunities.

• Career and professional growth.

• Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement.

Learn more at 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 solutionsfrom 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 worlds 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 worldbrought to life by science and most importantly delivered by you.

Whether youre in the lab on the production floor or in the office youll be part of a team around the world that empowers you to think boldly drive results and contribute to solutions that shape a better more sustainable future.

We win because of you. Lets build the future together.

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