Material Coordinator

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Shape the Future with Us. At Lubrizol, we’re transforming the [industry/market – link to relevant LZ business page, if applicable] 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.

As a Material Coordinator
, you ll be the focal point for acquisition, scheduling, spare parts, consumables, materials, equipment, and supplies necessary to keep our Louisville facility assets operators safely and at optimal levels of cost and performance. You ll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing, and enhance modern life. In this role, you will:

• Reviews materials / service requests and work orders, notes the needs for services, spare parts, consumables, materials, equipment and supplies.
• Identifies the sources and availability for materials and services whether internal (CMMS / Warehouse) or external.
• Communicates the availability of required materials and services to the Operations Maintenance Gatekeeper, Maintenance Planner, or other material requestor; potential deficiencies vs. request date are noted.
• Jointly update the need date as required, select appropriate transport methods based on priority.
• Submit requisition for any standard priced / available materials utilizing preferred vendors to ensure contract pricing while complying with material standards.
• For non-standard priced / available materials, gather quotes, create PO’s, and submit to purchasing for ordering.
• Create a bid waiver for sole source purchases and obtain approvals and submit to Procurement for ordering.
• For outside service work, may work with the Planner, Work Coordinator, etc. to verify contractors have been approved.
• Provides requisitioning support for requirements outside of Maintenance:
  Operations supplies, small projects, etc.
• Submit all PO’s invoicing and submit all invoices for processing.
• Track progress vs. required delivery date until receipt. Expedites when approaching required delivery date or progress is behind schedule.
• Execute emergency requisitioning for emergency jobs, including after hours.
• Updates material status in CMMS and communicates to Planner, Scheduler, Engineers, Operations, etc. as appropriate on the status of their request

• High School Diploma
• 3years of operational experience within an industrial plant in a maintenance or reliability role.
• Knowledge of SAP/CMMS requisition system
• High-level organizational skills
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to successfully interface with various stakeholders (procurement, purchasing, work coordinators, stores/warehouse, suppliers etc.)
• Detailed knowledge of maintenance work process (planning, scheduling, logistics, etc.)

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.

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• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
• 401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined Contribution
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave

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