Make your mark for patients
We are looking for a Head of Investment and Infrastructure Procurement who is strategic, innovative and collaborative to join our Procurement department, based in our offices in Brussels, Belgium.
About the role
You will be responsible for a spend portfolio covering the following procurement categories: engineering services, MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing), civil works, industrial equipment, facility management services, real estate, and maintenance. You will also be accountable for the management of end-to-end sourcing and contracting processes for some large program.
Who you’ll work with
You will report into the Chief Procurement Officer and also lead and develop a team of procurement category leads and managers to facilitate delivery of the strategic vision, with direct management responsibilities. You will also partner with leaders from UCB and senior executives in Patient Supply, Finance, Legal and Sustainability Corporate Affairs & Risk
What you’ll do
Build solid relationships with UCB Business Partners across the value chain to fully understand their strategies, challenges, needs and requirements.Nurture and strengthen the relationships with key strategic suppliers and external partners to build a competitive advantage for UCB.Provide a holistic procurement approach for UCB Global Engineering and Facility Management.Develop sound commercial strategies which are well articulated and aligned across the organization.Align and provide strategic guidance to Category leads and managers in the development and execution of category strategies and strategic sourcing.Ensure continuous supply risk identification and managementAllocate spend intentionally and purposefully by developing and orchestrating an ecosystem of external partners and suppliers that share our ambition and values.Provide UCB Business Partners with market trends and dynamics around the supply markets, enabling the development of sound procurement strategies.
Interested? For this role we’re looking for the following experience and skills
Masters Degree in related field.English language proficiency.Experience working in a global procurement role.Experience with transformation and change management.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.