About Umicore
Powering the cars of today and tomorrow. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications. Giving new life to used metals. As a global advanced materials and recycling group, we develop, produce, and recycle materials for a better life.
About Enterprise Functions
A global organisation. It’s not just those in our industrial sites and technical centres that are vital to Umicore’s growth. Across our enterprise functions we ensure that we continue to grow and evolve – whether it’s by making sure our decisions are commercially viable, enhancing our reputation, building new customer relationships or finding the right people who can build on what we’ve already achieved. The variety of our work means we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in.
Your Key Accountabilities
As the Responsible Sourcing Specialist you will support the implementation of Umicore's responsible sourcing and value chain due diligence programs. You will also coordinate supplier due diligence activities, support regulatory compliance efforts, maintain responsible sourcing data and documentation, and contribute to customer and internal stakeholder requests related to responsible sourcing, human rights, and supply chain sustainability.
- Conduct ESG and human rights screenings of suppliers and business partners.
- Support supplier risk assessments and maintain due diligence records.
- Follow up on supplier questionnaires, audits, and corrective action plans.
- Monitor high-risk suppliers and support risk mitigation activities.
- Maintain due diligence databases and documentation and coordinate data collection and evidence gathering for audits and assurance activities.
- Assist with preparation of compliance reports and stakeholder communications.
- Work closely with Procurement, Supply Chain, Legal, ESG, Business Units, and Operations.
- Coordinate internal meetings and track follow-up actions and support the delivery of responsible sourcing training and awareness activities.
- Support Umicore’s external engagement with supplier and trade associations.
- Track KPIs and prepare periodic reporting on responsible sourcing activities.
- Support preparation of presentations, management updates, and sustainability disclosures.
- Monitor developments in responsible sourcing standards and regulations.
Who we are looking for
You are open to a temporary assignment (6–12 months) and excited by the opportunity to gain experience in a global ESG environment. You also bring:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Sustainability, International Relations, Supply Chain, Law, Business, Environmental Sciences, or a related field.
- 2-5 years of experience in sustainability, ESG, responsible sourcing, supply chain due diligence, procurement, compliance, or human rights.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and Excel skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Knowledge of Chinese is an asset.
- Knowledge of OECD Due Diligence Guidance and responsible sourcing frameworks.
- Experience with supplier assessments, ESG risk screening, or human rights due diligence.
- Familiarity with battery materials, metals, minerals, or industrial supply chains.
- Experience responding to customer ESG questionnaires or sustainability reporting requests.
What we offer
We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?