Pricing Lead

About Valvoline Global Operations

Valvoline Global Operations has a long heritage dating back to 1866, when it launched the world’s first branded motor oil. Today, the company operates as an affiliate of Aramco and continues to build innovative, sustainable solutions for automotive and industrial applications. Its global footprint supports customers with future-focused products and high-quality service.

The organization is guided by five core values: Care, Integrity, Passion, Unity, and Excellence. These principles shape how teams work, how people are treated, and how the company partners with customers and communities. The culture encourages creativity, innovation, and a strong commitment to doing great work together.

Role Summary

The Pricing Lead will oversee pricing execution and day-to-day pricing strategy across assigned business units, product groups, or regions. The role is responsible for coordinating pricing governance, driving tactical pricing initiatives, preparing recommendations, and guiding analysts and related pricing workstreams.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize and manage pricing execution and governance activities.
• Drive pricing projects and tactical initiatives from planning through delivery.
• Assist in building and putting pricing strategies into action.
• Set priorities for analysts and ensure workflows and outputs stay on track.
• Work closely with commercial teams to support pricing decisions.
• Spot opportunities to improve pricing performance and related operations.
• Ensure pricing activities follow policies, controls, and compliance standards.
• Track pricing KPIs and analyze performance trends.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering, or a similar discipline.
• Between 6 and 8 years of experience in pricing, analytics, or commercial finance.
• Background in leading projects or small teams.
• Strong capability in strategic thinking and data analysis.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced hands-on experience with pricing tools, SAP, SQL, and analytics platforms.
• Ability to manage both immediate execution needs and longer-term priorities.
• MBA is preferred.

Preferred Competencies

• Pricing leadership with the ability to coordinate strategic and execution work.
• Strong organization skills and accountability management.
• Influence across functions to build alignment with commercial partners.
• Process improvement and operational excellence in pricing governance.
• Coaching and support for analyst growth and development.

Working Conditions

• This is an office-based position in a standard professional environment.
• Some extended working hours may be needed during pricing projects or initiatives.
• Travel may be required up to 10% of the time.

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility

Valvoline Global is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The company also supports accessibility in the hiring process and provides a contact email for accommodation requests.

Accommodation requests can be sent to Valvolineglobalcareers@valvolineglobal.com.

Additional Information

Requisition ID: 2450

The hiring team is looking for motivated professionals who want to contribute to innovation and excellence within the business.

Who Can Apply

Candidates with the stated education, experience, and capability profile for a pricing leadership role are suitable for this position.