About Us
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.
Job Summary:
This position is responsible for the daily procurement activities of assigned categories, ensure continuity of supply, competitive pricing, quality and technical innovation by managing the assigned category spend in support of the strategic plan.
Accountabilities:
- Prepared and present to Category Managers purchasing and spend reports on a monthly basis in supplier/category spend, RFX, supplier performance, savings/productivity, DPO, and other value-indicative areas of opportunity.
- Executes supply market searches as required by Category Managers.
- Supports RFQ creation, issue, analysis, vendor selection, facilitates opportunity identification and tracking of the savings and productivity project pipeline.
- Support supply agreement negotiations including reviewing and analyzing quality, service, technology, and value (QSTV) associated with current and proposed contracts.
- Responsible for ensuring that pricing and terms data is accurate and current in JDE and effectively resolve all invoice price discrepancies.
- Assemble analyses and presentations in support of quarterly business reviews (QBRs), supplier relationship management (SRM) engagements, and other supplier management platforms.
- Develop should-cost models, market intelligence, and other value analyses as requested by Category Managers.
- Support rapid and comprehensive addressment of supplier performance failures as requested by the Category Managers. / Escalate major supplier issues to Global Category Managers
- Delivering/Driving Results in area of responsibility by working with internal customers.
- Support resolving sourcing operational issues to ensure on time delivery, being also an active team member of the localization team (when applies). / Resolve regional supplier issues
- Participate in functional platform continuous improvement efforts including process and system implementation and enhancement.
- Support policy and process compliance via analysis, reporting, and assessment as required.
- Ensure compliance of negotiated contracts – New DOA.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent mix of education and experience. Previous experience buying commodities or services in the chemical industry or similar market.
- 2 years of experience or more.
What's in it for you:
- Hybrid work environment in Conshohocken, PA
- Competitive pay programs with excellent career growth trajectory
- Opportunities to see your efforts contribute toward the success of the business
- Work for a global leader in the industrial process fluids industry
Quaker Houghton is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. Quaker Houghton provides equal employment opportunity for all qualified candidates. Quaker Houghton does not discriminate against any candidate for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, veteran’s status, physical/mental disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by U.S federal, state, and/or local employment law. Furthermore, Quaker Houghton is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates with physical and/or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who need assistance applying for a position may email [email protected].