With a purpose to make tomorrow a little bit better than today for each other, our customers, and our communities, Lube-Tech provides an environment where you can love what you do and display your true potential.

What you will enjoy by being a part of a 2024 USA Great Place to Work certified company:

A position that is: Salary, full time

With top-tier benefits starting DAY ONE including:

• Medical Plan options, including fertility coverage and free mental health and telehealth coverage
• Dental, and Vision Insurance
• FSA/HSA options
• Paid parental leave
• Company-provided short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance
• Supplemental Insurances, including accident, critical illness, hospital, and supplemental life insurance
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Free virtual exercise therapy and health coaching
• Pet Insurance Benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• 21 Paid Days Off
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Profit Sharing accelerated by YOUR performance

Exclusive role benefits:

• Short-term Incentive Plan (STIP)
• Dress For Your Day (casual dress environment)
• Work Your Way (hybrid work) - Three days on site with anchor day on Wednesdays
• Company computer provided
• Career advancement opportunities

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO OUR TEAM (Overview & Key Responsibilities):

The Global Strategic Sourcing Lead is responsible for defining the category sourcing strategies, as well as overall supply chain management. This role demands a deep understanding of commodity markets, supplier capabilities, and sustainability practices. The individual will lead efforts to optimize sourcing strategies to enhance quality, ensure cost-effectiveness, manage risks, and support the company's sustainability goals.

• Function within the guidelines of the Lube-Tech company values, vision, and mission.
• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies, focusing on sustainability, innovation, cost reduction, supply chain resilience, safety, and supply chain risk.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and cross-functional leadership to understand needs and align sourcing strategies with business goals.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and relationship management with suppliers, ensuring they meet quality, sustainability, and delivery requirements.
• Responsible for the delivery of specific cost reduction and cash flow targets in alignment with overarching goals and objectives, with a focus on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
• Visit various domestic and international suppliers and Lube-Tech facilities to help with site audits, manage supplier performance reviews, identify sourcing cost savings, and process improvement opportunities.

• Monitor global trends, technologies, and supplier capabilities to identify opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage.
• Implement risk management practices for supply chains, addressing potential supply disruptions, commodity price volatility, and regulatory changes.
• Support New Product Development (NPD) projects with expertise, ensuring supply chain capabilities align with project timelines and specifications.
• Manage supplier related COPQ, product life cycle, as well as actively participate in SMOG action plans.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor of Science in Business Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline.
• 5-10 years of strategic sourcing or procurement experience.
• Demonstrated ability in negotiating agreements and managing supplier relationships.
• Lean manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Successfully drive simultaneous activities, meet deadlines, and achieve results.
• Familiarity with Government regulations.
• Ability to work independently, creatively, and be an innovative thinker.
• Thorough working knowledge of ERP applications (i.e. JDE).
• Advanced MS Office application skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally for supplier engagements and industry events.

Lube-Tech is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.