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We are looking for a Global Procurement Manager for IT & Digital who is strategic, influential, and deeply knowledgeable about technology to join our Procurement team at UCB, based out of Brussels, 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 You'll 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 You'll 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 we're 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.

Internal applicants should be in their current job for at least 12 months, must meet performance standards and are not on formal corrective/disciplinary process (PIP), warning, final warning, or compliance warning letters within the last 12 months. Please inform your Manager or your Talent Partner before applying to any internal job opportunities.

At UCB, we've embraced a hybrid-first approach to work, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless expressly stated in the description, this role is hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office, irrespective of your current contractual agreement. Should your current working arrangements differ, please contact your Talent Partner to discuss, before submitting your application.

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

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.

Requisition ID: 93406

Recruiter: Gavin Savage

Hiring Manager: Raffaele Melillo

Talent Partner: Julie Luypaert

Job Level: MM II

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