Procurement Manager - Global Travel and Fleet - Hybrid - Quaker Houghton

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 world’s 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.

Position Summary:

The Procurement Manager - Global Travel and Fleet is responsible for the end-to-end category strategy, execution, and tactical operations of these categories. Position will manage a small team to drive change, compliance, and holistic strategic approach in how we deploy and manage these categories.

Accountabilities:

• Collaborates with business partners in Finance & HR to develop global T&C policy that drives to improve our spend under management and overall compliance.
• Develops category strategies for Global Travel, Credit, and Fleet.
• Facilitate best in class RFPs to drive competitive tension while seeking the optimal balance of service and quality.
• Leads a team of professionals to manage the day-to-day operations of travel and basic credit card management.
• Responsible for driving common taxonomy and reporting to improve the organization visibility / controls.

Work Environment:

• Typical light office work
• Infrequent manufacturing environment exposure
• Domestic and international travel up to 10%

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent or an equivalent mix of education and experience.
• Regionally relevant professional procurement certification preferred (e.g.; ISM, CIPS)
• Lean Six Sigma/ Continuous Improvement experience preferred
• 1-2+ years strategic procurement experience
• 2-3 years of travel, fleet, or credit card experience
• 2-3 years of direct line management experience

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Strong business background, ability to understand customer needs, etc.
• Negotiation skills, organizational skills, communication skills
• Entrepreneurial and results oriented
• Team leader, motivator
• Results oriented
• Relational skills
• Decision quality
• Communication skills
• Strategic vision
• Entrepreneurial
• Business astuteness
• Analytical skills
• Cross cultural adaptability
• Champions change & improvement
• Global process knowledge
• Organizational agility & influence
• Innovative

What's in it for you:

• Competitive pay programs with excellent career growth trajectory
• Hybrid work environment
• Opportunities to see your efforts contribute toward the success of the business
• Work for a global leader in the industrial process fluids industry
• On-site Fitness Center and Cafeteria

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 emailOneHR@quakerhoughton.com.