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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.
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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.
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Your MissionÂ
In this impactful role, you will take ownership of the logistics category and play a key role in shaping the future of procurement.Â
You bring deep logistics expertise, strong strategic capabilities, and the ability to communicate commercially and effectively across all levels.Â
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Your ResponsibilitiesÂ
Define and implement the global category strategy for LogisticsÂ
Lead complex sourcing initiatives and contract negotiationsÂ
Optimize logistics networks, cost structures, and supply chain resilienceÂ
Analyze markets and risksÂ
Build and manage strategic supplier partnerships both internal as with the supplier community
Ensure compliance, governance, and regulatory requirementsÂ
Collaborate closely with international stakeholders across supply chain, production, and business unitsÂ
Contribute to the ongoing transformation of procurementÂ
Lead and develop team membersÂ
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Your ProfileÂ
Bachelor’s/Diploma degree in Logistics, Economics, or related fieldÂ
5–7 years of experience in strategic procurement / category management (preferably in logistics)Â
Experience in an international production environmentÂ
Strong strategic thinking and analytical skillsÂ
Excellent communication and commercial acumenÂ
Ability to influence stakeholders at all levelsÂ
Fluent in English spoken and written (must-have), Dutch and/or French are a plus, additional international languages are an advantageÂ
Proactive, structured, and solution-oriented mindset
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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?
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