Indirect Sourcing Associate 99055
Indirect Sourcing Associate 99055
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Job Title:Indirect Sourcing Associate
Job Location:Wickliffe Ohio or Deer Park Texas
Job Type:FullTime
Type of Role:Hybrid
About Lubrizol
The Lubrizol Corporation a Berkshire Hathaway company is committed to enabling a sustainable future. Our unmatched science unlocks immense possibilities at the molecular level driving sustainable and measurable results to help the world Move Cleaner Create Smarter and Live Better. Our solutions are used by people every day improving billions of lives around the world.
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 Indirect Sourcing Associate
Unleash Your Potential. At Lubrizol were transforming the industrial and transportation 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 Youll Do:
As an Indirect Sourcing Associate youll be at the forefront of our innovation by beingresponsible for representing Lubrizol to supply base and facilitating the procurement of indirect goods and service supporting North American production plants. The Indirect Sourcing Associate will have accountability to support the procurement of a broad range of equipment supplies and services in support of organization objectives and plant operations. In addition the Indirect Sourcing Associate will be responsible for ensuring that relationships between the company and vendors are maintained in a manner consistent with corporate policies procedures and quality assignments related to the procurement of goods and services including but not limited to negotiation and implementation of regional and national agreements purchase of capital equipment and contracting services required by Lubrizols chemical plants nationally. TheIndirect Sourcing Associateshall work within the framework of the projects with multiple disciplinary teams (maintenance project engineering IT legal finance etc. to deliver an optimized solution from the total cost of ownership (TCO) and reduce operational risk to manufacturing plants and project engineering team.
What Were Looking For:
- Lead and manage vendors and contractors to ensure Lubrizols deliverables are met.
- Manage a category within the MRO.
- Use RFIs (request for information) and RFQs (request for quotations) / RFPs (request for proposals) to identify best supply source.
- Ensure current commercial contracts and Alliance Agreements are being followed.
- Locate and assist with qualifying supply sources.
- Act professionally in all work activities in a legal and ethical manner in compliance with applicable laws and support compliance of all corporate policies and regional/local Health Safety Environmental and Security practices.
- Negotiate restocking fees freight terms payment terms and all areas that enhance value.
- Ensure contracts are being followed and continually improve price quality and service.
- Work with requisitioners to ensure POs are clear and accurately reflect internal needs.
- Identify and implement opportunities for cost savings reductions rebates.
- Ensure master data is accurate to allow efficient order processing and payment.
- Assist buying staff to implement contracts and fully leverage Lubrizols spend.
- Perform GR/IR reconciliation in order to solve issues including blocking invoices.
- Build strong relationships with vendors.
- Build strong internal customer relationships.
- Train and educate others about purchasing process.
Skills That Make a Difference:
- Bachelors degree or equivalent in supply chain business administration logistics finance accounting economics engineering or other technical degree
- 3 years of indirect procurement experience.
- Able to relate well with individuals at various levels inside and outside of the organization.
- Demonstrated analytical and organizational skills.
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
- Understanding of sourcing/purchasing methods and negotiation skills
- Involvement in outside professional groups
- Proficient with SAP and Ariba.
Perks and Rewards That Inspire:
- Competitive salary with performancebased bonus plans
- 401K Match plus Age Weighted Defined Contribution
- Competitive medical dental & vision offerings
- Health Savings Account
- Paid Holidays Vacation Parental Leave
- Flexible work environment
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Ready for your next career step Apply today and lets shape the future together!
Its an exciting time to be part of Lubrizol. Lubrizol is not staying put. We are continually learning and evolving. Our passion delivers our success not only for Lubrizol but for those who count on us every day: our employees customers and communities.
We work with a relentless commitment to operate safely and responsibly keeping safety sustainability ethics and compliance at the forefront of everything we do. The wellbeing of our employees customers and communities is paramount to our culture and in the way we approach our work.
As a diverse global team we work together to solve some of the worlds most pressing challenges. We impact everyday lives through science only Lubrizol can deliver and we never stop pushing to do it better.
One of the founding principles of The Lubrizol Corporation more than 90 years ago was treating every employee with dignity and respect. That same commitment is only stronger today.
More than that we are committed to providing an environment where every employee can be the best they can be no matter their race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
