> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/296485-category-manager-corporate-it](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/296485-category-manager-corporate-it). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Category Manager - Corporate & IT - **Company:** Umicore - **Location:** Hoboken (Antwerpen), Belgium - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Power BI, SAP Ariba - **Published:** June 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://be.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a50997c9c18adb27 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Power BI?, * 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) ## Description As Category Manager - Enterprise Services Procurement, you play a key role in Umicore's evolution from transactional procurement to a strategic, enterprise-wide value partner. Operating at the intersection of business, suppliers, and governance, you combine strategic insight with strong execution, enabling Umicore to leverage scale, manage risk proactively, and deliver measurable value. Enterprise Services include all Corporate Services and IT. * 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 ## Related Videos - [Empowering Retail Through Applied Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/976-empowering-retail-through-applied-machine-learning) - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [Beyond Hiring: Building a Sustainable Talent Acquisition Engine at Deutsche Bahn](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1856-beyond-hiring-building-a-sustainable-talent-acquisition-engine-at-deutsche-bahn) - [REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and more: A comparison of modern API styles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100247-rest-graphql-grpc-and-more-a-comparison-of-modern-api-styles) - [Data Analytics with Microsoft Fabric: End-to-End Use Case with Data Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1547-data-analytics-with-microsoft-fabric-end-to-end-use-case-with-data-agents) - [Design as an algorithm, not as a feature](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/471-design-as-an-algorithm-not-as-a-feature) ## Related Articles - [Best Companies in the Netherlands: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/193-best-companies-in-the-netherlands-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Best Companies to Work For in Berlin: Top 14 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/188-best-companies-to-work-for-in-berlin-top-14-companies-in-2023) - [The Biggest German Tech Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/424-the-biggest-german-tech-companies) - [Best Companies to Work For in Germany: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/33-best-companies-to-work-for-in-germany-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Software Developer Salary in The Netherlands [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/217-software-developer-salary-in-the-netherlands-2023) - [Best Companies to Work For in Paris: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/190-best-companies-to-work-for-in-paris-top-25-companies-in-2023)