Purchase Officer- Procurement

Lubrizol, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a technology-driven global company that combines complex, specialty chemicals to optimize the quality, performance and value of customers’ products while reducing their environmental impact. Lubrizol produces and supplies technologies to customers in the global transportation, industrial and consumer markets. These technologies include lubricant additives for engine oils, driveline and other transportation-related fluids, industrial lubricants, and additives for gasoline and diesel fuel. In addition, Lubrizol makes ingredients and additives for home care and personal care products and pharmaceuticals, and specialty materials, including plastics technology and performance coatings in the form of resins and additives.

**Role**
**Summary**:
Follow established policies, procedures, and guidelines to manage and optimize purchasing activities and processes. Asst. Manager / Sr. Officer should have excellent abilities to negotiate for best possible deals with suppliers.

**Internal**
**contacts**:

- Communication: -Production, Projects, Maintenance, Laboratory, SHES.

**External contacts**:

- Specialty Equipment suppliers / Vendors. Design
- Engineering consultant.
- Government officials like local municipal, rationing authorities, controller of explosives etc.

**Responsibilities**:

- Float enquiries in accordance organization’s procurement and ethical policy to ensure availability of right quality products and services are made available at right cost and time
- Assist in overall procurement activities engineering local and imported items, Finalization of works contracts/AMC.
- Assist in Vendor rating, Contractors Performance Evaluation and Vendor Registration, updating of vendor list based on comments from the internal customers.
- Assist to plan & schedule purchase activities to meet targets relating to quality & cost, and timely delivery by following the company's procurement policies and procedures.
- Preparation and Distribution of Purchase Orders along with GTCC and PO terms Conditions to the Contractors/ Suppliers and tracking them for timely delivery.
- Assist in managing all the activities of the purchasing department, preparation of enquiries, purchase orders, terms condition and plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies.
- Reviewing, comparing, analyzing of offers and preparation of procurement proposals for management approvals for purchase of materials and services to be purchased. Managing maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records.
- Maintain documented information and reports for various statutory, financial Lubrizol corporation and ISO management system requirements. Assisting in renewal of statutory Licenses.

**Requirements**:

- Engineering Diploma/graduate with 10-year experience in procurement of engineering spares, consumables, and service contract management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Materials (purchase) module.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Good taxation, analytical, commercial, and strategic thinking skills.
- Attention to look for detail and ability to work independently.
- Microsoft office, SAP/ Ramco Purchase module.
- Familiar with local and import tax laws.
- Fluent in English, Hindi & Marathi languages

**Main Core**
**Competencies**:

- Vendor Management
- Contract Management
- Materials management
- Commercial and Legal compliance awareness

While headquartered in the United States, Lubrizol is truly a global specialty chemical company. We have a major presence in five global regions and do business in more than 100 countries. Our corporate culture ensures that Lubrizol is one company throughout the world, but you will find each region is a unique place to work, live and play.
- Lubrizol is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship, age, religion, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or any other characteristic or trait protected by federal, state, or local law._

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