At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its colleagues and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.
About the Job
As a Sourcing Specialist – Indirect Procurement, you will lead sourcing activities across a broad range of indirect categories in India, driving value through cost optimization, supplier strategy, and stakeholder alignment.
You will partner closely with cross-functional teams and global procurement to implement sourcing strategies, deliver savings, and support business initiatives, including CAPEX-related projects and expansion plans. The ideal candidate will bring strong category management expertise, stakeholder management skills, and a proven track record in driving procurement value within a multinational environment.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive pay + Bonus & Rewards opportunities
- QH University: Excellent ongoing training programs for all levels.
- Access to real career growth opportunities
- Annual volunteering leave to dedicate to the cause of your choice part of our Global Giving Back program.
- Attractive Wellbeing, Women Inclusion, Mentorship & other programs
- Opportunity to join a market leading team where autonomy and initiative are expected
What will you do?
- Manage and execute sourcing strategies across indirect procurement categories, acting as the local business focal point in India
- Develop deep expertise in indirect spend areas and drive structured category management to maximize value and efficiency
- Build, manage, and optimize supplier relationships, establishing preferred supplier pools aligned with global standards
- Negotiate contracts and commercial agreements to deliver cost savings, cost avoidance, and risk mitigation
- Partner with internal stakeholders across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, IT, R&D, Engineering and other functions to align sourcing strategies with business needs
- Drive indirect procurement savings initiatives, including OPEX and CAPEX cost optimization programs
- Analyze market trends, supplier performance, and category dynamics to support strategic decision-making
- Lead supplier performance management, including issue resolution and continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and procurement standards (including SOX and quality standards)
- Collaborate with global procurement teams to implement global strategies and initiatives within the local market
- Support future business growth initiatives, including manufacturing capacity expansion and related procurement activities
What do we look for?
Experience:
- 5–7+ years of experience in sourcing, or procurement roles within multinational companies
- Strong experience in indirect procurement and category management across multiple service areas
- Proven track record in delivering cost savings, supplier negotiations and sourcing strategy execution
- Experience managing stakeholders and influencing decision-making across functions
- Exposure to CAPEX or logistics sourcing is a plus
- Experience in industrial or manufacturing environments preferred
Education: Bachelor's degree required; degree in business, engineering, supply chain or related field preferred.
Language skills: English at a professional level is required
Soft skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, business and financial acumen, excellent communication and stakeholder influencing capabilities, proactive mindset, and ability to drive change. High safety consciousness is a must—safety is at the core of our culture.
Location: Role based in Kolkata, India (Ruby Hospital area)
Who are we?
We are the global leader in industrial process fluids present in 40+ countries continually improving and innovating so the world’s steel, aluminum, automotive, aircraft, machinery and industrial parts manufacturers can stay ahead in a changing world. Throughout our 100+ locations, our chemists, engineers and industry experts partner with our customers to continually improve their operations so they can run even more efficiently, even more effectively, whatever comes next.
Our values:
- Live Safe
- Act with integrity
- Exceed Customer Expectations
- Drive Results
- Embrace Diversity
- Do Great Things Together
Our core values embody who we are as a company, guide our decisions and inspire us. Our commitment to these values, in words and actions, builds a safer, stronger Quaker Houghton. They are the fundamental beliefs that guide our internal conduct and our relationship with the outside world.
Join the team and let's do great things together!
Are you a QH colleague?
Please contact Honorata Florczak or your HRBP for more information about this role, how to apply or how to share an employee referral.
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