EMEA Category Manager

As the EMEA Category Manager at Quaker Houghton, you will develop and implement a vision, strategy, and tactical plan for your assigned category, supported by a robust management platform. You will be responsible for maximizing supplier value through optimal sourcing strategies, efficient resource deployment, and strong alignment with our Procurement Leadership Team.

This role reports to the Manager, Direct Procurement EMEA, and involves close collaboration with global counterparts across Quaker Houghton.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the practical adoption of the cross-functional Category Management process to deliver purchasing strategies for your assigned category and sub-categories.
• Create, communicate, and maintain integral category strategies for direct materials, managing up to $50 million in spend.
• Develop and execute negotiation strategies, conduct RFx processes, analyze results, and present compreh...