Senior Category Manager Logistics

Umicore; Wrocław; On-site; PLN 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Inclusive work culture

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Umicore in Wrocław is seeking an experienced professional for the logistics category management role. You will take ownership of defining strategies, leading sourcing initiatives, and optimizing logistics networks.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of experience in strategic procurement, strong analytical skills, and fluency in English. Join us to contribute to our mission of powering sustainable solutions.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in strategic procurement/category management, preferably in logistics.
• Experience in an international production environment.
• Fluent in English, additional languages are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the global category strategy for Logistics.
• Lead complex sourcing initiatives and contract negotiations.
• Optimize logistics networks and supply chain resilience.
• Manage strategic supplier partnerships and ensure compliance.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder influence

Solution-oriented

Education

Bachelor's/Diploma in Logistics, Economics, or related field

Job description

About Umicore

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 Mission

In this impactful role, you will take ownership of the logistics category and play a key role in shaping the future of procurement.

Your Responsibilities

• Define and implement the global category strategy for Logistics
• Lead complex sourcing initiatives and contract negotiations
• Optimize logistics networks, cost structures, and supply chain resilience
• Analyze markets and risks
• Build and manage strategic supplier partnerships both internally and with the supplier community
• Ensure compliance, governance, and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate closely with international stakeholders across supply chain, production, and business units
• Contribute to the ongoing transformation of procurement
• Lead and develop team members

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s/Diploma degree in Logistics, Economics, or related field
• 5–7 years of experience in strategic procurement / category management (preferably in logistics)
• Experience in an international production environment
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and commercial acumen
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Fluent in English spoken and written (must‑have), Dutch and/or French are a plus, additional international languages are an advantage
• Proactive, structured, and solution‑oriented mindset

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.