Procurement Specialist

Umicore•Quapaw, OK

19d

About The Position

Umicore is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Procurement Specialist to support manufacturing and site operations. The role sources materials and services, manages inventory, coordinates with suppliers, and supports capital projects. It helps ensure materials are available when needed while maintaining compliance, controlling costs, and supporting operational reliability. The position processes purchase requisitions and orders, obtains and evaluates supplier quotes, confirms pricing and delivery schedules, and resolves purchasing issues. It coordinates procurement for capital projects, tracks commitments and spending against approved budgets, and maintains project documentation. It also monitors and manages inventory, receives and issues materials, conducts counts and audits, and resolves discrepancies. The Procurement Specialist uses purchasing, ERP, and inventory systems; maintains accurate records; and follows company policies, internal controls, audit requirements, import/export regulations, and site safety, quality, and environmental standards. The role also identifies process improvements, monitors supplier performance, and supports efforts to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance reliability.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least two years of experience in procurement, purchasing, inventory control, logistics, maintenance support, or a related field.
Experience using Microsoft 365 and purchasing, ERP, or inventory management systems.
Strong organizational, planning, and recordkeeping skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Problem-solving ability, including identifying issues and implementing solutions.
Commitment to safety, quality, and compliance standards.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, or a related field.
Experience using SAP, Ariba, CMMS, or similar purchasing systems.
Experience supporting procurement activities for capital projects.
Knowledge of maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) materials and industrial spare parts.
Experience with international purchasing, import documentation, logistics, or customs requirements.
Experience supporting inventory audits, supplier performance programs, or continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Process purchase requisitions and purchase orders for maintenance supplies, spare parts, operating materials, and services.
Source materials and services by obtaining quotes, evaluating options, and coordinating with suppliers.
Confirm pricing, delivery schedules, and order requirements and support timely fulfillment.
Resolve purchasing issues and communicate with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Coordinate procurement and purchasing activities for capital projects.
Track purchase commitments and spending against approved project budgets.
Maintain project documentation and help resolve procurement-related issues.
Coordinate with engineering, finance, project teams, and suppliers to support project success.
Monitor inventory levels for critical spare parts and site consumables.
Receive, organize, store, and issue materials for production and maintenance operations.
Conduct cycle counts and inventory audits, and investigate discrepancies, shortages, and excess stock.
Use SAP, Ariba, CMMS, ERP, and related systems to manage purchasing and inventory transactions.
Maintain accurate procurement records, documentation, and transactions in accordance with policies and controls.
Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, audit requirements, applicable import/export regulations, and site safety, quality, environmental, and compliance standards.
Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes and inventory management practices.
Monitor supplier performance and address service, quality, or delivery concerns.
Support initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance reliability.
Execute assigned general administration tasks following standard operating procedures and safety and quality requirements.
Identify and promptly escalate issues, risks, and deviations; suggest improvements to work instructions and follow through on corrective actions.
Support colleagues and respond to stakeholder requests in a timely and professional manner.