Procurement Category Manager

il y a 1 semaine


Brainel'Alleud, Wallonie, Belgique UCB S.A. Temps plein

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Procurement Category Manager - Investment and Infrastructure who is strategic, results-driven and collaborative to join our Procurement Department, based in our UCB campus located in Braine-l'alleud, Belgium.

About the role

You will be responsible for developing and managing Procurement strategy for an assigned spend area. You'll also handle end-to-end sourcing operations and contract management for a project portfolio closely linked with its assigned spend area (category) in strict alignment with all UCB applicable processes, procedures and code of conduct, strategies as defined by other Investment Category Managers.

Who you'll work with

The role reports into the Investment Category lead and you will collaborate mainly with business partners from Patient Supply, Global Quality, Regulatory, Finance, Legal and Sustainability Corp. Affairs & Risk in order to deliver CAPEX projects of which the spend may vary between 150.000€ and 50.000.000€. The Investment Category Manager plays a critical role in the execution of CAPEX projects by endorsing the full end to end sourcing and contract management accountability.

What you'll do

  • Develop best-in-class Procurement strategies for an assigned spend area (category) and proactively manage the supplier base, in alignment with the Investment Category Lead.
  • Collaborate with key business partners to implement strategies, supported by robust implementation and transition plans.
  • Create persuasive business cases for change, including make-versus-buy analyses when necessary.
  • Provide significant external supplier and market knowledge for the assigned spend area (category). Cultivate a solid understanding of technologies and trends that will shape the future of the category.
  • Develop project portfolio procurement resource plan in close collaboration with the business partners and ensure appropriate procurement resource allocation.
  • Provide insights into market dynamics, conduct benchmarking, assess the competitive landscape, and gather market intelligence to identify potential new partners.
  • If required, select and pilot external procurement staff (contractors or engineering companies).
  • Manage suppliers' contractual and commercial relationships to meet main project drivers and secure project quality, budget and schedule.
  • Communicate progress and prepare appropriate reports as needed by Investment Category Lead and business partners.

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

  • Masters Degree or above in related field.
  • Previous experience in Category Management.
  • Pharma or Biotech experience is beneficial.
  • Knowledge of engineering technologies.

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.

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