Global Market Data and Research Procurement Lead 89561

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for aGlobal Procurement Lead Market Research/Data & Europe Procurement Impactwho is strategic adaptable and collaborative to join ourProcurementDepartment based in our HQ inBrussels Belgium.

About the role

This role is comprised of 2 dimensions. TheMarket Research/Data Category Leadis responsible for developing and executing global category strategy managing supplier relationships and driving procurement performance aligned with business goals. TheProcurement 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 youll work with

You 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 youll 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 decisionmaking.
• Lead supplier selection negotiation and lifecycle management of contracts.
• Oversee endtoend spend performance and drive continuous improvement across processes and systems.
• Understand UCBs European Business strategy and ensure Global Procurements strategies and objectives contribute to the European business.

Interested For this role were 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 decisionmaking identify efficiencies and drive innovation.
• Analytical and strategic thinking to assess risks anticipate challenges and develop robust forwardlooking procurement strategies.
• A teamoriented 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 8500 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 equitable 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.

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.

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