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Erick Cañas, MBA

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Global Category Manager-HSES at The Lubrizol Corporation
📍 Baytown, Texas, United States

Erick is a Global Category Manager at The Lubrizol Corporation with over a decade of experience in strategic sourcing and negotiation. Holding an MBA from the University of Texas at Tyler, he specializes in procurement for HSES categories. Colleagues describe him as a dedicated and reliable go-to person.

Outside of work, Erick is a US Navy veteran and is active in his community, promoting events like the Go Tejano Committee’s annual golf tournament. He is passionate about professional motivation and celebrating the success of his peers, showing a commitment to uplifting others.

Unique fact: He holds an Honorable Discharge from the US Navy, reflecting a background of discipline and service.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Global Category Manager-HSES
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States
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Strategic Procurement
His career is built on end-to-end category management. He has posted about the need for procurement professionals to prove their value and manage burnout in the field.
AI Implementation
He recently shared his perspective on AI generating 'workslop' in offices, indicating he is actively considering the practical business implications and efficiencies of new technology.
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Career

Work history

6-2024
Global Category Manager-HSES
The Lubrizol Corporation
11-2023 - 6-2024
Senior Category Manager
SABIC
4-2021 - 7-2023
Senior Sourcing Manager
AT&T
10-2020 - 4-2021
Procurement Manager
IAC Group
4-2018 - 4-2020
Procurement Manager
Halliburton
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Education
2016 - 2017
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Texas at Tyler
2011 - 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS)
University of Houston-Clear Lake
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