At Quaker Houghton, we make the essentials of everyday life possible and enable innovative approaches for a positive future. Our customers include the world’s most advanced and specialized automotive, steel, aluminium, aerospace, offshore, can and mining companies. Based in every corner of the world, our people are passionate about what we do.
Responsibilities- Be responsible for sourcing & procurement of chemical raw materials for our 7 EMEA sites, ensuring secure supply, whilst continuously seeking opportunities for cost improvements and value‑added initiatives for the region.
- Develop, align & implement sourcing strategies together with internal stakeholders (R&D, Marketing, Operations & top management).
- Actively manage & improve performance of key suppliers on Quality, Delivery, Innovation & Sustainability as well as manage the assigned supplier base and ensure contracts are followed.
- Partner with Raw Material Technical Group for projects such as new products, alternative sourcing or simplification opportunities.
- Report market trends and purchase performance to internal stakeholders.
- May require some occasional travelling to our sites or supplier facilities.
- Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing and contracting within the chemical, food, pharmaceutical, or cosmetics industries.
- Proven track record in developing and executing strategic sourcing plans, ideally within a global procurement matrix organization.
- Professional proficiency in English is required.
- Location: Must be within reasonable commuting distance to our site in Uithoorn.
- Hybrid working arrangement for better work‑life balance.
- Competitive pay with bonus opportunities.
- Health insurance, Pension plan and other additional benefits.
- 2 annual days paid volunteering leave to dedicate to the cause of your choice.
- Access to real career growth opportunities in Procurement, Supply Chain or other related areas of interest, in an international environment where autonomy and initiative are expected.
- QH University: Continuous training tools for all seniority levels.
- DEI and Recognition initiatives such as Women in Manufacturing, Next Gen and PRIDE CRGs and our Global Giving and Impact Awards programs.
Salarisomschrijving
€60000 - €80000 monthly