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 Lubrizol. 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 recognise unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life. Job Title: European Strategic Raw Materials Buyer : Advanced Materials Job Location: UK (Hazelwood, Blackley, Huddersfield or London) Type of role: Hybrid Join Our Thriving Team at Lubrizol as European Strategic Raw Materials Buyer : Advanced Materials Unleash Your Potential. At Lubrizol were transforming the Procurement Organization 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 a Strategic Buyer, youll be at the forefront of our innovation, driving a raw materials portfolio of suppliers across Europe. Youll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Your work will be ensuring a secure supply chain, achieving the best total cost of ownership, and fostering competitive advantage, all while aligning closely with business requirements. You will report directly to the Regional Procurement Manager and carry accountability to the Global Category Manager for the effective management of the assigned category. What Were Looking For: : Maintains the portfolio of a specific raw material category or categories within a matrix organization. : Sources and onboards suppliers, facilitating the placement of master supply agreements and contracts as appropriate, along with supplier relationship management. : Coordinates with the global category manager : share regional inputs to the global strategy for assigned category in partnership with a cross:functional team focused on obtaining best total cost of ownership (TCO) and driving optimization through productivity and complexity reduction. : Understands the business strategy and can translate into regional procurement strategies. : Conducts regular assessment of Business Partner requirements and matching procurement plans to meet/adapt to business needs. : Executes multi:year sourcing strategies to optimize total cost of ownership (TCO), assurance of supply, quality, service, and innovation. : Leverages end:to:end sourcing expertise to resolve escalations and execute sourcing strategies. : Leads pricing and negotiation strategies for all category materials. : Drives business impact by educating stakeholders and applying market intelligence to enhance competitive position and mitigate risk. : Reports cost evolution and trends for category materials that support effective business price management and commercial objectives. : Executes efficient and effective supplier management practices that drive improved supplier performance and correction action (as needed). : Drives early business engagements for highlight complex and critical business areas and manage supplier activity across multiple accounts. : Adheres and promotes compliance with company HSES policies, practices, and procedures. : Respects and applies all corporate and procurement policies and procedures. : Represents Lubrizol in a professional, l