Job Overview

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, aluminum, aerospace, offshore, can and mining companies.

As the EMEA Category Manager, 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.

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 general category strategies for direct materials, managing up to $50M in spend.
• Develop and exe...