Valvoline Global Operations · 4 hours ago
Procurement Specialist II
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expValvoline Global Operations is a pioneer in the automotive and industrial solutions industry, committed to innovation and sustainability. The Procurement Specialist II will be responsible for developing sourcing strategies, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring quality standards are met to support Valvoline's business objectives.
Oil and Gas
Responsibilities
Be Valvoline's subject matter expert in the designated area of focus. Provide information, analysis and support to the sales and marketing teams for segment business analysis
Develop sourcing strategies for each key material to include: 1)Assessment of key business needs/fully understanding the external environment; 2) Generate, analyze and execute RFQ's; 3) Performing industry analysis, supplier analysis and competitive analysis; 4) Developing market forecast/cost structure analysis; 5) SWOT analysis/selection of strategic choices and interventions; 6) tactical execution plan and business continuity plan; 7) Monitor and measure success
Ensure vendors are appropriately chosen, managed and monitored to mitigate risk associated with supply interruption, environmental liability, cyber and legal liability. Manage supply plan and resolve supply issues. Support EH&S and Sustainability objectives
Develop and execute a sourcing strategy and negotiate commercial terms to deliver optimal cost and support Valvoline's financial and operational objectives
Establish and measure quality standards for each area ensuring standards are consistently up to date and standards are met
Use relationship management techniques to generate maximum long-term value
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in a related field and 5-7 years of related experience is required
Related experience would include buying (either with or without packaging experience) OR time as a packaging engineer with a focus on procurement
Benefits
Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)
Health Savings Account (with employer base deposit and match)
Flexible spending accounts
Competitive 401(k) with generous employer base deposit and match
Incentive opportunity
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Paid vacation and holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discounts
PTO Buy/Sell Options
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption assistance
Company
Valvoline Global Operations
Valvoline Global Operations is a worldwide leader in automotive and industrial solutions.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jamal Muashsher
President and CEO
James Holms
Chief Financial Officer
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