Global Procurement Lead

Job title:

Global Procurement Lead

Company

UCB

Job description

Make your mark for patientsWe are looking for a Global Procurement Lead – Market Research/Data & Europe Procurement Impact who is strategic, adaptable and collaborative to join our Procurement Department, based in our HQ in Brussels, Belgium.About the roleThis role is comprised of 2 dimensions. The Market Research/Data Category Lead is responsible for developing and executing global category strategy, managing supplier relationships, and driving procurement performance aligned with business goals. The Procurement Business Partner for Europe Business Unit (EU Procurement Impact) focuses on ensuring that Procurement contribute to business strategy for UCB Europe business, fostering strong relationships within UCB Business Partners.Both roles emphasize the importance of collaboration, continuous improvement, and leveraging digital tools to enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness.Who you’ll work withYou will build strong partnerships with internal teams and stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business objectives and to deliver patient & shareholder value across all dimensions of Procurement (Efficiencies, Risk Management, Innovation, Sustainability, Speed to Market, User Experience).What you’ll do

• Manage a Global Team (2 direct reports) and Network and collaborate with other Global Category Leads to develop and execute global category strategy to optimize commercial leverage, mitigate risks, and enhance sustainability.
• Be a member of the Global Marketing & Selling Procurement Team within UCB Global Procurement.
• Gain market/industry intelligence, identify trends, and analyze the competitive landscape to assist strategic decision-making.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and lifecycle management of contracts.
• Oversee end-to-end spend performance and drive continuous improvement across processes and systems.
• Understand UCB’s European Business strategy and ensure Global Procurement’s strategies and objectives contribute to the European business.

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

• Ideally the candidate will hold a MSc (or equivalent) with a minimum 10 years of experience in similar strategic Procurement role.
• Operational and/or academic background for the spend portfolio under assignment.
• Present complex data and procurement strategies in a compelling, relatable, and impactful manner to influence stakeholders and drive alignment.
• Proficiency in procurement systems, analytics, and emerging technologies to enhance decision-making, identify efficiencies, and drive innovation.
• Analytical and strategic thinking to assess risks, anticipate challenges, and develop robust, forward-looking procurement strategies.
• A team-oriented approach with strong interpersonal skills to foster partnerships across diverse functions, geographies, and cultural teams.
• Technology/Digital savviness and experience. Ability to incorporate technology in all aspects of Procurement work to enhance results.
• A healthy dissatisfaction with the status quo and the ability to influence business decisions through information, knowledge and data coupled with a healthy balance of emotional and intelligence skills.

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 [email protected]. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.

Expected salary

Location

Anderlecht, Brussel

Job date

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 01:49:27 GMT

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