UFCC Procurement & Logistics &Admin Specialist

About Umicore

Reducing harmful vehicle emissions. Giving new life to used metals. Powering the cars of the future. As a global materials and technology group, we pioneer approaches to sustainability that continue to offer customers materials and solutions that are essential to everyday life. We aim to be a clear world leader in materials for clean mobility and recycling and have turned our sustainability approach into an even greater competitive advantage.  To achieve this, however, we know we can’t stand still.  We know we need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. It’s why we invest so much in research & development. It’s why we push ourselves to tackle increasingly complex challenges. It’s why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed. It’s why we are looking for talented individuals to shape tomorrow by leading the way today. In an environment like this, imagine what you could do?

About Fuel Cell and Stationary Catalysts

High-performance stationary catalysts. Next generation fuel-cell technologies. With clean air and green mobility playing a vital part in protecting the world of tomorrow, our design and production of these sustainable solutions has never been more crucial. Developing innovative products for a broad range of industries, we’re creating a better future by helping customers reach zero emission mobility and power supply. To keep improving the way the world moves 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. 

What you will be doing

•     Negotiate (or support of negotiation) and support management of assigned major procurement and investment contracts of UFCC

•     Seek out suppliers to obtain price quotations and specifications, compare and negotiate product/service quality, delivery terms and price in order to recommend supply and service contracts

•     Follow up qualification and rating of vendors throughout UFCC in view of UFCC or FCS BU strategy of standardization of equipment and vendors and protection of product, process & equipment IP.

•     Follow up of month end gathering of inventory information, reconciliation of raw material inventories and Finished Goods inventories.

•     Well execute work of importing, exporting of relevant dangerous chemicals or goods.

•     Knowledgeable about all transport requirements (labelling, packing, …) both national as international.

•     Monitor and check the on time delivery of all materials

•     Monitor goods receipts and goods issues matching with contracts/POs and FCS policies.

•     Monitor service and product contracts within UFCC

•     Support with site Admin work

•     Creation of cost savings through volume contract negotiations, set up of service contracts, increased standardization in purchases, optimization of volume levels, improved warehousing

Who we are looking for

Bachelor in business or logistics

Good knowledge of procurement

3-5 years’ experience in logistics or business

Knowledge of basic finance and accounting is a plus

Be able to work in both oral and written English.

Capable user of PC MS office applications

Integrity

Good negotiation skills

Working experience in automotive or chemical industry is plus

Experience with importing, exporting of dangerous goods or chemicals is strong plus

Experience with dealing of tolling book is strong plus

Enthusiastic team player with an open "can do" mentality

Good communication skills & good team leading

Ability to identify and solve problems

Independent, self-initiative

Innovative and adaptable to change

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?