Sourcing Specialist - Direct Materials Buyer

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 worlds 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 associates and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.

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.

Tasks

• Work closely with Category Managers to set objectives for categories and agree on how value will be measured and delivered.
• Prepare and present to Category Managers purchasing and spend reports on a monthly basis in supplier/category spend RFX supplier performance saving/productivity DPO and other valueindicative areas of opportunity.
• Execute supply market searches as required by Category Managers. Interview research suppliers & determine those who can supply on a regional and/or local basis at the lowest overall cost to the corporation.
• Drive local and and regional sourcing strategies for assigned spend categories including RFQ creation issue and analysis vendor selection.
• Facilitate opportunities identification and track savings and productivity of the project pipeline.
• Support supply agreement negotiations including reviewing and analyzing quality service technology and value associated with current and proposed contracts.
• Responsible for ensuring that pricing and term data is accurate and current in JDE and effectively resolve all invoice price discrepancies.
• Assemble analysis and presentations in support of quarterly business reviews supplier relationship management engagements and other supplier management platforms.
• Develop shouldcost models market intelligence and other value analysis 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.
• Drive results in area of responsibility by working with internal customers.
• Lead and support resolving sourcing operational issues to ensure on time delivery being also an active team member of the localization team.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree or an equivalent mix of education and experience.
• 2 years of experience buying commodities or services in the chemical industry or similar market.
• Negotiation and communication skills.

Benefits

• Hybrid modality
• Competitive pay programs with bonus opportunities in all geographies essential to attracting and retaining global talent.
• 2 annual days paid volunteering leave to dedicate to the cause of your choice. Part of our Global Giving initiative.
• Access to real career growth opportunities
• QH University: Continuous training tools for all seniority levels.
• Wellbeing Mental Health Colleague Resource Groups & other attractive Diversity Equity and Inclusion programs.
• Opportunities to see your efforts contribute toward the success of the business. Solving problems and creating value are part of our DNA.

Our values: Live Safe Exceed Customer Expectations Drive Results Embrace Diversity Do Great Things Together Act with integrity.

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 and stronger Quaker Houghton. They are the fundamental beliefs that guide our internal conduct and our relationship with the outside world.