Operations Purchasing Associate

At Lubrizol, we’re bringing to life the chemistry behind clean water, efficient transportation, reliable infrastructure, critical medicines, and the products people rely on every day through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion.

As part of our global team, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact - on your career, your community, and the world around you.

Job Type: Full-time;
On-Site
Shift +

Hours:

Monday - Friday; 1st Shift

As an Operations Purchasing Associate , you’ll play an important role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our manufacturing facilities. In this collaborative position, you'll partner with operations, finance, suppliers, and plant teams to ensure the timely procurement of materials and services that keep our business running smoothly. You'll have the opportunity to build strong supplier relationships, contribute to cost-saving initiatives, and support process improvements that drive operational efficiency.

If you enjoy problem-solving, working across teams, and making a tangible impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

In this role, you will:

• Lead indirect purchasing activities for facilities, maintenance, laboratory, production, and operational support functions while ensuring timely delivery of materials and services.
• Create purchase requisitions, issue purchase orders, and manage non-inventoried purchasing workflows in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities through strategic sourcing, vendor negotiations, competitive bidding, and continuous productivity improvement initiatives.
• Partner with operations, finance, and plant leadership to coordinate cost center, general ledger, and material group reviews and ensure purchasing accuracy.
• Resolve goods receipt and invoice discrepancies, manage blocked invoices, and support clearing Goods Receipt/Invoice Receipt accounts.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships through vendor onboarding, quotation management, local supplier support, and ongoing vendor performance monitoring.
• Support capital projects, maintenance activities,special events, customer visits, audits, and plant operational requirements.
• Provide cross‑functional support in areas such as logistics, shipping and receiving, labeling, front desk coverage, and supply chain operations as needed.
• Review service purchase orders for local and corporate compliance and approve or reject requests accordingly.

• High school diploma
• Knowledge and practical experience in indirect procurement, sourcing, purchasing, or supply chain operations.
• Proven experience with ERP systems; SAP S/4
  
  HANA preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and attention‑to‑detail capabilities.
• Professional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and with external suppliers.
• Self‑motivated work ethic with the ability to work independently and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Logistics, Procurement, Finance, ora related field.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, maintenance, laboratory, or industrial operations.
• Experience with vendor management, invoice resolution, and financial close support activities.

At Lubrizol, we’re committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work—whether 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 with appropriate PPE provided
• Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment
• Occasional lifting or movement of materials
• Adherence to rigorous…