Supplier Development Specialist - Hybrid

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 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.

Summary of the position:

The Supplier Development Specialist is a member of Procurement team and will establish and develop the processes related to the development new suppliers across direct and indirect procurement.

Accountabilities:

• Interface with cross-functional teams to prioritize supplier development needs to improve cost competitiveness or supply constrains
• Define supplier development business plans and manage the implementation of projects to ensure the achievement of strategic and tactical supply chain management goals.
• Develop internal communication strategy and drives the required change management programs to support implementation.
• Ensure proper project management of critical projects and change management within Procurement.
• Lead pre-production purchasing activities, facilitates transition of component purchasing from R&D to production.
• Support supplier scorecards and performance QBR with top suppliers.
• Support category managers in the indication of improvement of suppliers preforming below Quaker Houghton’s standard service levels.
• Develop and implement supplier development programs to enhance supplier capabilities.
• Conduct supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
• Monitor and report on supplier performance metrics.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or University degree in mathematics, engineering, chemistry, economics, statistics, business administration or finance, or an equivalent mix of education and experience.
• 3-5 years’ experience in supplier development and ideally in the petrochemical industry

Skills and Competencies:

• This position requires strong detail orientation, as well as analytical and time management skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Access and Excel. (i.e. creating macros, formulas, charts, pivot tables etc.)
• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint desirable
• Data mining, relational database, and business intelligence experience
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Capable to work in team setting or independently with limited supervision.

What's in it for you:

• Competitive pay programs with excellent career growth trajectory
• Hybrid work environment in Conshohocken, PA.
• 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, 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? OneHR@quakerhoughton.com.