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Category Manager – Corporate, IT
UmicoreCategory Manager responsible for enterprise services procurement and strategic sourcing at Umicore. Driving negotiations and developing category strategies while ensuring compliance and stakeholder alignment.
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Hard Skills
category managementsupplier managementnegotiationanalytical skillsproblem-solvingsourcing strategiesperformance trackingrisk controlgovernance rulescontracting
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationproactive mindsetenthusiasmhands-on approachstructured thinkingsolution-orientedmentoringstakeholder managementteam development
Tools & Technologies
Power BIAriba
Industry Keywords
procuremententerprise servicesmanufacturing environmentscompliancerisk managementstrategic sourcingcontract managementmulti-stakeholder environmentsperformance managementcategory strategy
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Play a key role in Umicore’s evolution from transactional procurement to a strategic, enterprise-wide value partner
- Define and own the category strategy and multi‑year roadmap for Enterprise Services
- Set standards for how Umicore buys within your category (sourcing approaches, templates, governance rules, contracting guardrails)
- Drive sourcing activities and negotiations with key suppliers
- Lead the category operating rhythm (pipeline prioritization, performance tracking, escalation management)
- Ensure compliance, risk control, and alignment with internal stakeholders (Legal, Finance, Risk, IT/Architecture)
- Act as a trusted partner to business stakeholders, balancing enterprise standards with business needs
- Contribute to the continuous professionalization of Procurement, including mentoring colleagues
- Lead and develop a small team
Requirements
What you’ll need- An experienced procurement or category management professional with a strong track record (ideally in manufacturing environments)
- Strong expertise in category management and supplier management
- Comfortable working in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
- A solid negotiator
- Analytical, structured, and solution-oriented, with strong problem-solving skills
- Proactive, enthusiastic, and driven, with a hands-on mindset
- Experience with tools such as Power BI; familiarity with Ariba is a plus
- Fluent in English (Dutch and/or French are a plus)
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salary
- Includes unique properties to high-end applications
- Collaborative environment with equal opportunities for all employees