Sourcing Specialist

Company Overview:

At Quaker Houghton we are experts in the development production and application of chemical specialties process fluids lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the worlds largest industrial companies and to this day our experience and expertise show in the actions and dedication of our Associates worldwide. 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.

Summary:

This position is responsible for the daily procurement activities of assigned categories ensuring continuity of supply competitive pricing quality and technical innovation by managing the assigned category spend in support of the strategic plan.

What will you do

• Prepare 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.
• 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).
• 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 Delegation of Authority (DOA).

Education Experience Skills & Competencies:

• Bachelors degree or University Degree or an equivalent mix of education and experience. Previous experience buying commodities or services in the chemical industry or similar market.
• Minimum 2 years of experience.

Whats in it for you:

• 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 veterans 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 .

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