Tactical Buyer (Chemicals)

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 apply our specialist knowledge to offer 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. With ambitions like this, imagine what you could do?

What you will be doing:

• Processing purchase orders and operational contracts in SAP Ariba
• Cooperating with internal stakeholders on their regular needs and on efficiency projects (more supply sources, alternative materials incl. following up on possible qualification runs)
• Administration of purchases in SAP / SRM systems
• Following the purchase process from requisition to pay
• Building and maintaining a good relationship with new and existing suppliers
• Reporting of added value in SAP Ariba and spend analysis reporting via Power BI
• Preparing request for information / proposal / quotation documents
• Revision of offers from commercial and technical side in collaboration with experienced buyer or P&T Manager
• Preparation of offer comparisons
• Market screening for new sources for chemicals supply and keeping an eye on evolutions within the chemicals market
• Handling negotiations in terms of total cost of ownership in collaboration with P&T Manager
• Creating and maintaining Supplier Master Data
• Taking part in supplier assessment process

Who we are looking for:

• Ideally 3y of experience in a similar role (within procurement, supply chain)

• Knowledge of or keen interest in the chemical industry

• Proficiency in IT applications (SAP, Microsoft Office, Power BI)

• Experience with SAP Ariba is a plus

• English – C1

• Speaking Dutch will be considered as an advantage

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?

If our teams can improve battery performance, IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD DO?