Global Procurement Manager for IT & Digital

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for aGlobal Procurement Manager for IT & Digitalwho is strategic influential and deeply knowledgeable about technology to join ourProcurementteam at UCB based out ofBrussels Belgium or Slough UK.

About the Role

As the Global Procurement Manager IT & Digital you will ensure the organization secures optimal value when acquiring technology including software hardware and telecom solutions. You will collaborate closely with Digital Technology business leaders to understand organizational needs assess technology vendors negotiate optimal commercial terms and proactively manage a global technology spend. Your strong current knowledge of IT and digital trends will enable you to make informed decisions and drive procurement excellence across multiple regions and regulatory landscapes.

Who Youll Work With

You will work closely with Digital Technology leadership cross-functional internal stakeholders and strategic suppliers. Operating within a global remit you will build productive supplier relationships partner with internal teams to support business needs and act as a key advisor on technology sourcing risk management and sustainability requirements.

What Youll Do

• Manage a global Technology spend and oversee end-to-end technology procurement processes.
• Develop and implement technology category strategies to drive proactive spend management.
• Identify opportunities to optimize technology spend and enhance supplier value.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and strategic suppliers.
• Identify potential suppliers and lead supplier selection efforts.
• Manage complex RFI/RFP processes using procurement-approved tools.
• Provide fact-based sourcing recommendations considering market dynamics and competitive trends.
• Negotiate commercial terms and ensure contractual compliance in partnership with Legal.
• Embed risk management and sustainability requirements into supplier contracts.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and approve POs within defined thresholds.

Interested For this role were looking for:

• Minimum 8 years experience in strategic procurement sales or digital technology roles.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management experience especially within technology domains.
• Excellent communication stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.
• Deep understanding of the IT/Digital landscape with curiosity and adaptability in a dynamic environment.
• Team-oriented collaborative mindset with commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Fluent in English.

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 over 9.000 people in all four corners of the globe inspired by patients and driven by science.

Why work with us
At UCB we dont just complete tasks we create value. We arent 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 equal opportunities to do their best work. We go beyond to create value for our patients and always with a human focus whether thats 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.

At UCB weve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless expressly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.

UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws.

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Required Experience:

Manager

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1