Procurement Manager

Umicore•Pasadena, TX

About The Position

Umicore is a global advanced materials and recycling group that develops, produces, and recycles materials. The Fuel Cell and Stationary Catalysts business develops and produces stationary catalysts and fuel-cell technologies intended to support cleaner air, green mobility, and zero-emission mobility and power supply. The Procurement Manager localizes and executes regional and global category strategies to meet Bayport’s operational needs while providing day-to-day site support. The role leads sourcing and supplier-management activities for site indirect requirements, works closely with internal stakeholders, and ensures procurement execution aligns with company policies, compliance expectations, and sustainability frameworks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
At least 5 years of procurement experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
Ability to operate independently in a matrixed organization while balancing site and corporate priorities, with personal accountability and follow-through.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including stakeholder updates, meeting facilitation, issue escalation, and clear documentation of sourcing and procurement activities.
Strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution and day-to-day issue resolution.
Ability to build trust, challenge constructively, and work effectively across cross-functional teams.
Strong organization, responsiveness, results orientation, follow-through, and attention to detail.
Comfort working through ambiguity, establishing structure where needed, and driving issues to closure in a disciplined and professional manner.

Nice To Haves

MBA or relevant certification.
Experience supporting procurement for site services, MRO, construction, capital projects, or equipment in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Responsibilities

Localize and execute regional and global category strategies for Bayport’s operational needs while maintaining day-to-day site support.
Develop site-specific sourcing plans and category profiles, including risk assessments and supplier segmentation.
Identify and deliver added value through competitive bidding, cost avoidance, and efficiency gains.
Lead RFQ/RFP processes, commercial evaluations, supplier negotiations, and contract development for site indirect requirements in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
Ensure purchase orders, contracts, supplier onboarding, and related procurement documentation are completed accurately and on time in accordance with company processes and systems.
Mitigate supplier risks and ensure compliance with corporate standards and ESG goals.
Establish KPIs, scorecards, and review mechanisms for critical indirect suppliers.
Monitor progress against plan, maintain clear status tracking, and provide routine updates and practical issue escalation to leadership.
Ensure alignment with Umicore’s procurement policies, compliance expectations, and sustainability frameworks.
Serve as the primary procurement interface for Bayport site teams, including Site Management, Engineering, Operations, and Finance.
Drive cross-functional collaboration, clarify requirements, and maintain momentum toward resolution.
Build relationships to understand local needs, align procurement strategies, and ensure seamless execution.