Strategic Procurement Lead – Chemicals & Materials

Umicore AG & Co. KG; West-Vlaanderen; Sur place; EUR 80 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Umicore AG & Co. KG in Brugge, Belgium, is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing for raw materials, chemicals, and metals, and to guide a procurement team toward secure supply and lower total cost.

You will collaborate with R&D, Operations, Production, and Sales, manage supplier relationships, and drive data-driven reporting using SAP while fostering a sustainable, transparent procurement culture.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of procurement experience in a manufacturing, chemical, or industrial environment.
• Strong expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiations.
• Solid understanding of chemicals, raw materials, and industrial processes.
• Fluent Dutch and English.
• Analytical, results-driven, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment.
• Pragmatic team player with strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Lead local procurement activities for direct and indirect spend categories, with a strong focus on chemicals, metals, and raw materials.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to ensure security of supply and optimize total cost of ownership.
• Negotiate supplier contracts and manage strategic supplier relationships.
• Monitor raw material markets, price developments, and supply risks.
• Drive procurement reporting and spend analysis, leveraging SAP data and supporting the implementation of new reporting processes.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team.
• Foster a collaborative, transparent, and continuous improvement culture.
• Support sustainable procurement initiatives and supplier compliance requirements.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, Operations, Production, and Sales to align procurement strategies with business needs.

Connaissances

Procurement reporting

Data analysis

Dutch language

English language

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Formation

Master's degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field

Outils

SAP

Description du poste

Umicore AG & Co. KG in Brugge, Belgium, is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing for raw materials, chemicals, and metals, and to guide a procurement team toward secure supply and lower total cost.

You will collaborate with R&D, Operations, Production, and Sales, manage supplier relationships, and drive data-driven reporting using SAP while fostering a sustainable, transparent procurement culture.