Procurement Support Administrative

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.

You will support the day to day Procurement activities including placement, confirmation and follow up on all purchase orders for assigned manufacturing locations. The following are the main tasks:

• Administer full Source to Pay cycle ensuring purcharse orders are processed correctly and efficiently
• Manages day-to-day interactions with suppliers, maintaining effective relationships with suppliers & service providers
• Runs and maintains a daily open order report for responsible locations
• Escalates supplier response to Strategic Buyers if price, quantity, requested delivery date or other required PO conditions cannot be met
• Ensure proper order/transactional execution, data entry and follow-up reporting are completed. Ensure invoices clear the system matching requirements and reconcile when needed.
• Records non-conformances in the SPR system for service issues involving raw materials.
• Supports & works to minimize the cost of transactions to optimize use of appropriate automation tools, increasing productivity & create efficient processes.
• For Data Management Support you will be responsible for the overview, implementation, timeline enforcement and maintenance of all data needed by the ERP system including the product introduction process, item setups and all requested updates.
• Upholds internal & external policies, regulations and laws.

Experience

0 – 2 years of general industry experience (chemicals, petrochemicals, etc.) including experience in procurement or comparable valuable experience from other areas (marketing, sales, etc.)

Required Skills and Competencies

• Capable of managing a variety of local supplier relationships
• Managing multiple priorities & tasks; Strong time management capabilities
• Proven to work under deadlines and deliver successful outcomes.

Languages

English and German professional level language skills are a must.

• Work-life balance with a flexible schedule and hybrid working
• Access to QH University: continuous training online platform for all levels.
• DEI and Recognition initiatives such as Women in Manufacturing, Next Gen and PRIDE CRGs and our Global Giving and Impact Awards programs.

Who are we?

We are a global leader in industrial process and mechanical engineering present in 40+ countries. We are continually improving and innovating so the world’s industrial manufacturers can stay ahead in a changing world. Throughout our 100+ locations, our engineers, chemists, and industry experts partner with our customers to play a key role in helping them run even more efficiently, even more effectively, whatever comes next.

Our values: Live Safe, Exceed Customer Expectations, Drive Results, Embrace Diversity, Act with integrity and 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 help us build a better future !