Procurement Specialist

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 Electro Optic Materials

Power in space. Vision tings thinner than human hair. Umicore is a world leader in material solutions for the space, optics and electronics sectors – enabling every day cutting-edge technologies. We guarantee our customers secure access to supply, plus recycling technologies that give materials a new lease of life. To produce materials with even higher performance, and provide recycling to new markets, we cannot stand still.

We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new processes. Which is where you come in.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Procurement Specialist to support manufacturing and site operations by sourcing materials and services, managing inventory, coordinating with suppliers, and supporting capital projects. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the right materials are available at the right time while maintaining compliance, controlling costs, and supporting operational reliability.

• 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.

• Support capital projects through procurement coordination and purchasing activities.
• 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.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two or more years of experience in procurement, purchasing, inventory control, logistics, maintenance support, or a 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.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to identify issues and implement solutions.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and compliance standards.

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, or a related field.
• Experience using SAP, Ariba,…