SC & P Operations Sr. Staff

Location:

Pasadena, TX, US

Business Unit: Fuel Cell & Stationary Catalysts

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 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.

Job Purpose

Execute purchasing transactions and provide planning support to ensure compliant procurement, material availability, and operational continuity.

Essential Responsibilities

Purchasing Execution: Create and manage POs in SAP in compliance with pricing,approvals, and tax requirements
Supplier Coordination: Communicate with suppliers on orders, deliveries, and issue resolution
Order & Delivery Management: Track orders, resolve discrepancies, and escalate supply risks
Procurement Support: Assist RFQs, supplier coordination, and performance tracking
Master Data Management: Maintain accurate supplier and purchasing data in SAP
Inventory Support: Support cycle counts, reconciliations, and documentation (COAs, shipping)
Governance & Audit: Ensure compliance with procurement policies and ISO requirements; support audits
Planning Backup: Support MRP, inventory monitoring, expediting, and material availability during coverage needs

Education & Qualification

Education

Associate degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, or related field required
Bachelor’s degree preferred

Experience

Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or planning within a manufacturing or industrial environment
Experience supporting both purchasing and planning functions strongly preferred
Experience working in SAP or equivalent ERP systems required

Systems & Technical Skills

Proficiency in SAP (or similar ERP system) for purchasing and inventory transactions
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (e.g., lookups, pivot tables, basic data analysis)
Familiarity with MRP concepts and inventory management principles preferred

Core Competencies

Strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly in transactional and compliance-driven work
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Effective communication and coordination with cross-functional teams and external suppliers
Problem-solving mindset with ability to identify and escalate supply risks
Understanding of procurement policies, controls, and audit requirements

Preferred Qualification

Experience in a chemical, manufacturing, or industrial environment
Exposure to ISO standards or regulated procurement environments
Basic understanding of supply chain planning processes (MRP, demand/supply balance)

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?