Director, Procurement - Lubricants & Chemicals

Position Summary:The Director, Procurement - Lubricants & Chemicals leads the strategic sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management for all lubricant and chemical product lines across our nationwide network. In this role, you will manage a team of professionals and drive organizational transformation to better support PTL, our vendors, and customers. Candidates are able to live in one of the following markets: DFW, Phoenix, Houston, or Knoxville. Exciting Details:Pay: Competitive base salary plus a bonus structure. Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance offered the first of the month after 60 days of employment. 401k available after 30 days. Essential Functions:Conduct cost verification/root-cause analysis for negative margin reportsManage monthly pricing changes for key chemical categories (DEF, TEG, Methanol)Perform financial reconciliations, including vendor reconciliation reports and Chevron Rebate reconciliation, and approve freight logistics costs via CoupaMaintain strategic relationships with Tier-1 and Tier-2 manufacturers and suppliers; negotiate master agreements to drive cost savings and secure commercial termsSource new vendors to expand the product portfolio and mitigate nationwide supply risk;Conduct forecast and stock-level analysis to align nationwide procurement schedules with demand, optimize inventory turns, and prevent stockouts; drive deadstock initiatives to reduce slow-moving inventoryDirect cross-functional projects and execute special projects assigned by executive leadershipCoach and mentor buyers to elevate team capability and support their professional growthPartner with Accounts Payable to resolve open items and clarify lube-related invoice/credit postings; collaborate with the Technical Team on product changes, vendor technical requirements, and quality specificationsDrive systems improvement by optimizing procurement workflows, standard operating procedures, and ERP dataMaintains compliance with all PTL policies and proceduresOther duties as assignedManagement Functions:Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable federal, state, and local employment lawsSelects, trains, develops, and evaluates staff; addresses performance issues in a timely manner in partnership with HRCommunicates goals, priorities, and organizational changes to direct reportsSet goals for individual team members and area of oversight that align to company strategic goalsAppraise team members performance against individual, departmental, and company goals and provide constructive and timely feedback to improve performance when neededMonitors and manages budget/cost center responsibilities for area of oversightMonitors, manages, and approves overtime for hourly team members where applicable, PTO requests, and leaves of absence for team members in WorkdayEnsures compliance with company policy and applicable regulations within area of responsibilityAddress complaints and resolve problems, up to and including recommending disciplinary action or termination in partnership with HRCompetencies:Analyzes complex business challenges, identifies root causes, and develops scalable solutions that align with long-term company goalsPromotes a transparent work environment, acts with high ethical standards, and ensures compliance with internal policies and external regulationsListens actively to diverse perspectives, remains approachable across all organizational levels, and prioritizes collective team success over individual recognitionMentors and empowers direct reports, supports continuous professional growth, and builds high-performing, resilient teamsNavigates changing business needs, remains calm under pressure, and successfully leads teams through organizational shifts and market uncertainty Minimum Requirements:At least 8+ years in procurement, with at least 5 years specifically in lubricants or chemicals, preferredAt least 3+ years of direct people management and buyer coaching in a multi-site environment, preferredStrong experience managing complex rebate programs (e.g., Chevron) and margin protectionExperience with procurement and spend management tools (e.g., Coupa, advanced ERPs)Proven track record of closing high-value, complex commercial contracts Education:A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Chemistry, or Engineering is preferred