Procurement Support Specialist - Manchester, United Kingdom - QUAKER HOUGHTON

Description

Reporting to the European Fluidcare organization and located in Trafford Park, Manchester. The main role is to ensure accuracy and completeness of procurement transactions for Tier Two Fluids & Commodity Equipment Products, which involves managing the PAR & PIE processes. The Tier Two Procurement Specialist will interact regularly with suppliers and various internal business units. This position is mainly responsible for introducing and setting up Tier II products for resale.

Responsibilities:

• Manage PAR & PIE Product Introduction Processes for Products for Resale (Tier II) in Europe.
• Support strategies to achieve goals set by local, regional, and global Fluidcare and equipment teams.
• Ensure correct buying prices from suppliers are maintained in JDE and ERP systems.
• Monitor price developments and address inconsistencies, informing the Pricing Team accordingly.
• Collaborate with other function leads to ensure effective communication and adherence to established business processes.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and improvement projects as needed.
• Take ownership of the PAR and PIE process, ensuring timely actioning of requests meeting agreed KPI metrics.
• Work collaboratively within the Tier Two team providing holiday cover when necessary.
• What are we looking for? 1+ year of office administration experience with preference for procurement, sourcing, and vendor management knowledge.

Perks:

• Hybrid work setup for improved work-life balance.
• Competitive pay with bonus prospects.
• 2 days of annual paid volunteering leave.
• Continuous training resources through QH University.
• Wellness initiatives, CRGs, Women Inclusion, Global Giving, and other appealing DEI programs.

About Us:

As the worldwide leader in industrial process fluids, operating in 40+ countries, we are constantly enhancing and innovating to support steel, aluminum, automotive, aircraft, machinery, and industrial parts manufacturers globally. Across our 100+ locations, our experts partner with customers to enhance their operations for greater efficiency and effectiveness in a dynamic environment. Our core values: Live Safe, Exceed Customer Expectations, Drive Results, Embrace Diversity, Do Great Things Together, Act with Integrity, constitute our company culture and guide our interactions internally and externally.

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