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    Global Category Manager - Conshohocken, United States - Quaker Houghton

    Quaker Houghton
    Quaker Houghton Conshohocken, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    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


    Global Category Manager – Information Technology develops and deploys a vision, strategy, tactics, and management platform for their assigned category.

    This role is responsible for maximizing the value that Quaker Houghton receives from suppliers by delivering value-optimal sourcing strategies, efficient deployment of procurement resources, and effective alignment with QH's Procurement Leadership Team.


    Accountabilities:


    Practical adoption and use of the Global Category Management cross-functional process to deliver purchasing strategies for your category and sub-category.

    Create, communicate, and maintain global category strategies for approximately $30M spend in the IT Category.

    Work with the IT Function to develop strategies, conduct RFx, organize RFx results, and communicate complete strategy and results to senior management and key stakeholders in order to gain business alignment.

    Oversee supplier selection and supplier performance management, ensuring suppliers are in alignment with category strategy, business goals, and company policies.

    Proactively segment suppliers and utilize engagement programs to improve performance, achieve business goals, and maintain strategic alignment with senior procurement leaders and key stakeholders to continuously re-evaluate and improve procurement processes.

    Maintain a working knowledge of world-class supply chain processes to ensure that existing processes are targeted to attain excellence versus industry benchmarks.

    Work with the Global and Regional teams to assign resources the prioritized projects.
    Lead global supplier meetings and ensure that contracted partners will meet agreed service levels.

    Encourages the team to suggest step-change improvements in category management processes and leads the implementation of initiatives with support from Supply Analysis & Improvement and the team.

    Deliver structural cost savings, supplier rationalization, contract implementation, and DPO enhancement, as well as other KPIs to meet or exceed established targets.


    Work Environment:
    Infrequent manufacturing environment exposure
    Domestic and international travel up to 25%

    Required Education and Experience:
    Bachelor's Degree OR relevant work experience
    5+ years of progressive strategic sourcing and contracting experience, including extensive experience developing and executing strategic sourcing plans.
    3-5 Years working in Global Teams.
    Experience in IT procurement including Software, Hardware, Peripherals, and Telecoms.
    Relevant professional procurement certification preferred (e.g.; ISM, CIPS)
    Experience Working in global teams inclusive of a global matrix (leading by influence).

    Required Skills and Competencies:
    Ability to construct and manage complex, sophisticated commercial arrangements.
    Required to lead multi-location projects and marshal adequate project resources.

    What's in it for you:
    Hybrid working
    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
    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 email

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