Procurement Manager Energy

Umicore Belgium; Hoboken; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Umicore is seeking a skilled Energy & Industrial Gases Sourcing professional to support operations across Europe and beyond. You will combine strategic sourcing, market analysis and data management to secure reliable supply and optimize costs.

The role emphasizes tendering, supplier management and cross-functional collaboration in a multinational environment, with opportunities to influence decarbonisation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in economics, sciences, or related field.
• At least two years of experience in energy/indirect procurement.
• Fluent in English; Dutch/German is a strong plus.

Responsabilités

• Lead energy and industrial gases tendering, supplier selection, contract negotiations and contract management for existing operations and new sites.
• Monitor energy/commodity markets, analyze price trends, communicate insights to stakeholders.
• Develop cost forecasts and budgets for energy and gases to support planning.
• Build dashboards, reporting tools and data models for sourcing performance and risk insights.
• Ensure data accuracy and governance by consolidating data from multiple sources.
• Collaborate with category managers and analysts to translate requirements into analytics solutions.
• Manage supplier relationships, contract obligations, invoicing and commercial risks.

Connaissances

Energy sourcing

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

English fluency

PowerBI knowledge

Market analysis

Formation

Master's degree

Outils

PowerBI

Description du poste

Powering the cars of today and tomorrow. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications. Giving new life to used metals. As a global advanced materials and recycling group, we develop, produce, and recycle materials for a better life.

About Enterprise Functions

A global organisation. It’s not just those in our industrial sites and technical centres that are vital to Umicore’s growth. Across our enterprise functions we ensure that we continue to grow and evolve – whether it’s by making sure our decisions are commercially viable, enhancing our reputation, building new customer relationships or finding the right people who can build on what we’ve already achieved. The variety of our work means we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in.

Your Key Accountabilities

You will join Umicore's global energy & industrial gases sourcing team, supporting operations across Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia.

This role can be performed in Belgium (Bruges, Brussels, Hoboken, Olen) or Poland (Wrocław).

As Umicore continues to expand its Battery Materials business and accelerate its sustainability ambitions, the demand for energy and industrial gases is growing rapidly. The team sources amongst others electricity, natural gas, oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, CO2 credits and energy attribute certificates. In this role, you will combine strategic sourcing, market analysis, data management, and energy trading activities to help secure reliable supply, optimise costs, and contribute to Umicore's decarbonisation goals.

You will:

• Lead energy and industrial gases tendering processes, supplier selection, contract negotiations, and contract management for both existing operations and new site developments.
• Monitor energy and commodity markets, analyse price developments and trends, and proactively communicate insights and recommendations to internal stakeholders.
• Develop cost forecasts and budgets for energy and industrial gases, supporting business planning and decision-making.
• Build and maintain dashboards, reporting tools, and data models that provide actionable insights into sourcing performance, risk exposure, and market developments.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and governance by managing and consolidating energy, procurement, market, and operational data from multiple sources.
• Collaborate closely with category managers, analysts, and business stakeholders to translate business requirements into effective reporting and analytical solutions.
• Manage supplier relationships, contractual obligations, invoice verification, and associated commercial, contractual, and credit risks.

Who we are looking for

• You hold a Master's degree in economics, sciences, or other, and substantial professional experience in indirect procurement.
• You bring at least two years of relevant experience in energy sourcing.
• You are fluent in English. Knowledge of Dutch and/or German is a strong plus.
• You have strong analytical and conceptualising skills. Knowledge of PowerBI is an advantage.
• You are an effective communicator with strong stakeholder management skills, able to influence, persuade, and build constructive relationships across the organisation.
• You are results-oriented and continuously look for opportunities to improve processes, reporting, and ways of working.
• You demonstrate the highest standards of ethics and integrity in your daily work and decision-making.
• You are a collaborative team player, flexible, proactive, and eager to learn and contribute in an international environment.

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What we offer

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?