Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Global Procurement Category Manager - Talent who is collaborative, adaptable and innovative to join our Procurement Department, based in our UCB campus located in Brussels, Belgium or Slough, United Kingdom.

 

About the role

You will play a crucial role in supporting the Procurement Lead for Talent by actively managing the execution of the category strategies that align with the business, consistently deliver value, optimize commercial leverage, mitigate risks, promote sustainability, and execute effectively with suppliers, striking a balance between investment and results.

 

Who you’ll work with

The role reports into the Procurement Lead for Talent and you will work closely with colleagues in Talent Acquisition, HR, Finance and Procurement.

 

What you’ll do

Engage in sourcing and negotiation, Supplier Relationship Management, strategic alignment, risk management, cost optimization, and collaborative efforts to enhance UCB’s effectivenessBuild solid relationships with the extended stakeholder eco-system to fully understand the business and their requirements.Responsible for handling end to end sourcing operations and align with the Procurement Lead on negotiation strategies for projects.Manage and nurture selected Talent suppliers’ relationships.Identify potential suppliers by applying target vendor lists or supporting in the identification of alternatives.Develop and maintain commercial relationship with suppliers.Handle Full RFI / RFQ processes with excellence using the procurement vetted tools.Consider the market trends, the competitive landscape and the dynamics around the supply markets.Ensure risk management strategies are embedded into contracts.Support continuous improvement initiatives and synergies across the eco-system.

 

Interested? For this role we’re looking for the following education, experience and skills

Degree or professional experience in related field.Experience in Talent, HR or Procurement.Proficient in drafting, reviewing, and managing contracts, understanding of legal terms and implication

Are you ready to ‘go beyond’ to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you! 

About us 
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are around 8,500 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science. 

Why work with us? 
At UCB, we don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equitable opportunities to do their best work. We ‘go beyond’ to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that’s on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential. 

UCB and its subsidiaries encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity.
 
Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on EMEA-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.