Procurement Expert

Umicore

$80K — $95K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management
  • Strong negotiation and supplier development skills
  • Proficient in data analysis and problem-solving
  • Ability to communicate insights effectively
  • Experience mentoring and training team members

Responsibilities

  • Delivers expert work ensuring high quality and timeliness
  • Takes ownership of complex supplier development tasks
  • Analyzes issues and recommends effective solutions
  • Collaborates with teams to provide clear insights
  • Mentors junior colleagues to improve team standards
  • Coordinates the implementation of process improvements across functions

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
  • Collaborative work environment fostering innovation
  • Access to best practice tools and methodologies
  • Recognition programs for high-performing employees
  • Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance
Full Job Description
Your Key Accountabilities

  • Delivers expert work in the Procurement team with high quality and timeliness, applying best practices and standards.
  • Owns complex tasks in supplier development, negotiation, producing accurate outputs and identifying risks or anomalies proactively.
  • Analyzes problems, recommends options, and implements improvements in methods, tools, or data flows.
  • Collaborates with adjacent teams and stakeholders, communicating insights and recommendations clearly.
  • Mentors less experienced colleagues, reviewing deliverables and elevating team standards.
  • Coordinates cross-functional adoption of discipline-specific enhancements ensuring consistent application and measurable performance gains.


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