EMEA Procurement Specialist - Fluid Intelligence

About Quaker Houghton

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 the PA, USA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its associates.

Your responsibilities

The EMEA Procurement Specialist supports the procurement, quotation, supplier management, and order fulfilment processes for Fluid Intelligence and third-party equipment across EMEA.

This role partners with Commercial, Customer Service, Supply Chain, Procurement, Accounting, and external suppliers to ensure equipment quotations, purchasing activities, and customer orders are completed accurately, efficiently, and in line with company processes. The position requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, stakeholder collaboration, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Obtain and review supplier quotations, ensuring pricing, specifications, lead times, and commercial terms are accurate.

• Prepare and maintain equipment quotation information for Commercial and Fluid Intelligence teams.

• Create and maintain product, supplier, and pricing data within JD Edwards and other relevant systems.

• Collaborate with Customer Service and other stakeholders to support accurate and timely equipment order processing.

• Coordinate the onboarding of new suppliers in partnership with Procurement and Finance teams.

What we are looking for

• Qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Logistics, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• Minimum of 5 years experience in procurement, purchasing, order management, supply chain, or commercial support.

• Experience working with suppliers, quotations, purchasing processes, and order fulfilment.

• Experience using ERP systems; JD Edwards experience is advantageous.

• Strong Microsoft Excel and data management skills.

• Experience within manufacturing, industrial, engineering, or technical environments is beneficial.

• Knowledge of transportation, shipping, customs, and inventory planning systems is advantageous.

• Strong written and verbal English communication skills; additional languages are a plus.

Your benefits