Global Meeting & Events Procurement Manager
Global Meeting & Events Procurement Manager
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$ 124000 - 162800
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Job Description
Make your mark for patients
We are looking for a Global Meeting & Events Procurement Manager with a profound knowledge of the Travel Industry Meetings Incentives Conferences and Exhibitions along with its operational dynamics to join us in our Procurement team. This is a hybrid position based in our Smyrna GA office.
About the role
You will play a crucial role in supporting the Procurement Lead by actively managing the execution of the Meeting & Events Policy 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 youll work with
You will work with Business Services / T&E Category Lead to facilitate co-ordination across FFG category in the areas of Sustainability Preferred Vendor Buying Channel and Supplier Relationship management along with other internal and external stakeholders.
What youll do
- Engage in sourcing and negotiation Supplier Relationship Management strategic alignment risk management cost optimization and collaborative thinking to enhance UCBs effectiveness
- Negotiate the MICE related contracts in his/her area of responsibility
- Build solid relationships with the extended stakeholder eco-system to fully understand the business and their requirements.
- Advocate the existing Meeting & Events Booking Platforms and enable an improved stakeholder experience
- Align with the Procurement Lead on negotiation strategies for projects
- Engage with the COE on analytics
- Support the Sustainability & Risk department in the relationship with the suppliers in their whelm of influence
- Comply with existing regulatory and audit requirements
- Translate the Meeting & Events Policy within the business
- Drives the Meeting & Events from a Procurement side
- Supplier Segmentation
- Identify potential suppliers by applying target vendor lists or supporting in the identification of alternatives
- Handle Full Request for Information / Request for Quote processes with excellence using the procurement vetted tools
- Consider the market trends the competitive landscape and the dynamics around the supply markets
- Ensure collaboration with the Legal department for setting up the appropriate terms
- Ensure collaboration with Strategic Meeting Solutions Lead
- Negotiate Terms and Conditions with suppliers
- Safeguards the KPIs and SLAs as negotiated in the contracts
- Ensure sustainability is included as a criteria for Supplier selection
- Approve POs (within threshold) and other compliance activities as defined by different SOPs and governance bodies
Interested For this role were looking for the following
Minimum requirements
- Bachelors Degree
- Minimum 10 years of experience in a Meeting & Events / Procurement related role such as travel agencies airlines meeting and event agencies or corporate travel management.
- Fluent in English
Preferred requirements
- Collaborative adaptable and able to thrive in a dynamic environment
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to build lasting supplier relationships
- Managing procurement projects timelines and deliverables
- Proficient in drafting reviewing and managing contracts understanding of legal terms and implication
- Proficiency in data analysis and procurement software.
- Great communication skills - ability to think creatively engage in effective communication and promote change with internal stakeholders and suppliers
- Team player fostering diversity and inclusion capable of operating in cross-functional cultural teams
This positions reasonably anticipated base salary range is$124000 to $162800per year. The actual salary offered will take into account internal equity and may also vary depending on the candidates geographic region job-related knowledge skills and experience among other factors.
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 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.
UCB is an equal opportunity employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law. UCB invites you to voluntarily self-identify during the application process. Provision of self-identification information is entirely voluntary and a decision to provide or not provide such information will not have any effect on your application for employment your employment with UCB or otherwise subject you to any adverse treatment. Any information you provide will be considered confidential and will be kept separate from your application and/or personnel file and will only be used in accordance with applicable laws orders and regulations.
Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on for application to US based roles. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.
Required Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
Temp
