Title: Global Category Manager - Indirect Procurement Location: Wickliffe, OH, US, Brecksville, OH , Deer Park, TX 44092-2298 Department: Procurement Job Description: 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 Location: Wickliffe, OH, or Brecksville, OH (with planned transition to Wickliffe, OH in 2028) or Deer Park, TX. As Lubrizol approaches its centennial in 2028, our Wickliffe campus will become the unified home of Lubrizol’s global headquarters, integrating Lubrizol’s Brecksville site capabilities and employees to the Wickliffe campus. Job type: Full-Time. Collaborate in person 4 days each week, with 1 flexible remote day. How You’ll Make an Impact As a Global Category Manager – Indirect Procurement, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping our global sourcing strategy, driving value across a diverse portfolio of suppliers, services, and equipment. In this highly visible role, you will partner with cross-functional and regional teams to optimize total cost of ownership, strengthen supply chain resilience, and unlock supplier-driven innovation. Your strategic leadership and market insight will directly influence business performance, enabling sustainable growth, competitive advantage, and operational excellence on a global scale. In this role, you will: - Manage a global portfolio of indirect procurement categories within a complex, matrixed organization. - Develop and execute multi-year category strategies focused on total cost of ownership, quality, service, and innovation. - Source, evaluate, and onboard global suppliers while leading contract negotiations and establishing master service agreements. - Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to align procurement strategies with broader business objectives. - Drive supplier performance management, continuous improvement, and supplier-enabled innovation initiatives. - Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation, diversification, and risk mitigation across global markets. - Lead pricing strategies and negotiations to achieve cost savings and productivity targets. - Leverage market intelligence and industry best practices to strengthen competitive positioning. - Ensure compliance with procurement policies, regulatory requirements, and health, safety, environment, and security standards. - Monitor and report category performance, including cost trends, risks, and value delivery. Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field. - 8+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain, preferably within the chemical or manufacturing industry. - Proven experience developing and implementing global sourcing or category management strategies. - Strong negotiation, contracting, and supplier relationship management skills. - Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across global, cross-functional teams. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational capabilities. - Knowledge of global regulatory, legal, tax, and import/export requirements. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and digital business systems. Preferred Qualifications that Drive You Forward - Advanced degree such as an MBA or master's in a related discipline. - Experience with enterprise resource planning systems such as SAP and business intelligence tools like Power BI. - Background in data analytics and procurement performance reporting. - Knowledge of company products, manufacturing processes, and global asset footprint. - Formal training in strategy development and execution. Your Work Environment 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 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 + Age-Weighted Defined Contribution - Comprehensive medical, dental & 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

• Execute an effective and innovative sourcing strategy to identify exceptional talent • Conduct complex internet searches using a wide range of search engines, social media, direct/cold calls, networks, directories and recruitment tools and databases • Dedicatedly network and build robust candidate pools for a span of positions and locations • Conduct phone interviews and assess candidates against client position requirements and organization culture fit • Maintain strong client and candidate relationships and happiness • Update and maintain administrative responsibilities such as applicant tracking system data entry and reports • Participate in special projects as assigned

Role Description Conduct procurement activities in support of project delivery and approved procurement strategies. Review drawings and specifications, develop scopes of work, solicit bids, prepare bid tabulations, and coordinate procurement documentation for review and approval to support competitive sourcing efforts. - Perform SourceBlue (SB) competitive bid procurement process, conduct thorough bid evaluations and Best and Final Offers (BAFOs) processes for assigned projects, including Request for Questions/Proposals (RFQ/RFP) development, bid management, analysis, negotiations, and award recommendations. - Establish project-specific bidding procedures, prepare bid documentation, and review and address comments on bid lists. - Develop, refine, and finalize scopes of work for assigned procurement packages to ensure clarity, completeness, and alignment with project needs. - Receive, analyze, and tabulate supplier proposals; manage bid clarifications, revisions, and BAFOs under guidance of SB Procurement leads. - Evaluate pricing and scope alignment to support informed procurement recommendations. - Identify and escalate scope gaps, construction issues, and technical questions identified during bid and procurement activities to SB Preconstruction leads. - Draft Recommendation of Award (ROA) documentation, including assumptions, qualifications, exclusions, and approved alternates for review and approval by SB Procurement and Preconstruction leads. - Submit purchase order requests following approved and executed Return on Assets (ROAs) in accordance with established department procedures. - Participate in and contribute to project team meetings and coordination sessions to support procurement execution and schedule alignment. - Escalate complex technical, commercial, schedule, or risk-related issues for resolution to Procurement supervisor. - Support and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, standardization efforts, and content development related to SB Procurement team processes. - Promote and represent company and its services to key stakeholders as an industry leader. - Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications - Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Construction, Supply Chain, or related field of study, with minimum of 4 years of related progressive experience in construction procurement, sourcing, supplier experience or related project delivery roles, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. - Broad knowledge of construction and supply chain operations. - Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques, scheduling, estimating, purchasing, and construction accounting procedures. - Ability to interpret and apply contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project and procurement schedules. - Experience analyzing supplier proposals, including pricing, scope alignment, qualifications, and documenting procurement recommendations and coordination with project/precon teams. - Demonstrate analytical thinking, sound judgment with attention to detail, and problem-solving skills. - Proficient skills in project forecasting, budget management, cost, and accounting policies and procedures. - Possess solid problem solving and analytical capabilities. - Able to work with minimum information and quickly develop understanding of impacts to procurement forecasts. - Project engineering skills to manage competing demands and meet established deadlines. - Familiar with basic lean concepts, and continuous improvement methods and tools. - Professional presentation delivery and written communication skills, able to anticipate needs of audience, and tailor communications appropriately. - Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications with intermediate Excel skills, familiar with SharePoint, and collaborative. Benefits - Flexible benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage. - Financial benefits such as a 401(k) plan, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account. - Wellness benefits, a voluntary legal plan, identity theft, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage. - Paid vacation, wellness/sick time, holidays, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonuses, and end of year appreciation pay. Company Description SourceBlue is a subsidiary of Turner Construction Company that has been purchasing materials and equipment for major construction projects since 2001. With a staff of 350+ dedicated professionals and ~$1B in equipment and materials procured annually, we provide Clients with comprehensive supply chain services that are unmatched in the industry today.

• Supports the GSS, P&C /GOPS Machining Commodity • Support sourcing process from RFQ to contract signature • Works with Senior/ Commodity Managers to implement strategic plan for a commodity or a strategic supplier • Support Negotiations and administration of contracts with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives • Analyze data and information associated with quotes, and supplier cost data to support negotiation strategies • This individual can sit at any Collins Aerospace domestic location or remote • Attend internal and external meetings using Zoom with ability to be on camera • Support travel as needed (up to 15%)