Strategic Procurement & Materials Specialist

Umicore; Quapaw (OK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Umicore is seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to support manufacturing and site operations by sourcing materials and services, managing inventory, and coordinating with suppliers. You will collaborate with engineering, finance, and project teams to ensure timely, compliant procurement and reliable supply chains.

The role emphasizes maintaining records, optimizing costs, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance across purchasing activities, with a focus on continuous

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in procurement, purchasing, inventory control, logistics, maintenance support, or related field.
• Experience using Microsoft 365 and purchasing, ERP, or inventory management systems.
• Strong organizational, planning, and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions and purchase orders for maintenance supplies, spare parts, operating materials, and services.
• Source materials and services by obtaining quotes, evaluating options, and coordinating with suppliers.
• Confirm pricing, delivery schedules, and order requirements while ensuring timely fulfillment.
• Resolve purchasing issues and communicate effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Track purchase commitments and spending against approved project budgets.
• Maintain project documentation and assist with procurement-related issue resolution.
• Partner with engineering, finance, project teams, and suppliers to ensure project success.
• Monitor inventory levels for critical spare parts and site consumables.
• Receive, organize, store, and issue materials to support production and maintenance operations.
• Conduct cycle counts and inventory audits to ensure accuracy.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, shortages, and excess stock.
• Utilize SAP, Ariba, CMMS, ERP, and related systems to manage purchasing and inventory transactions.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, audit requirements, and applicable import/export regulations.
• Follow all site safety, quality, environmental, and compliance standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes and inventory management practices.
• Monitor supplier performance and address service, quality, or delivery concerns.
• Support initiatives that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance reliability.

Skills

Procurement experience

Strong organization

Communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate/Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Ariba

CMMS

ERP systems

Microsoft 365

Job description

Umicore is seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to support manufacturing and site operations by sourcing materials and services, managing inventory, and coordinating with suppliers. You will collaborate with engineering, finance, and project teams to ensure timely, compliant procurement and reliable supply chains.

The role emphasizes maintaining records, optimizing costs, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance across purchasing activities, with a focus on continuous