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Global Procurement Manager for IT & Digital (UK posting)
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Global Procurement Manager, IT & Digital
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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
- Telecom solutions
You will collaborate closely with Digital Technology business leaders to:
- Understand organizational needs
- Assess technology vendors
- Negotiate optimal commercial terms
- Proactively manage global technology spend
Your strong, current knowledge of IT and digital trends will enable you to:
- Make informed decisions
- Drive procurement excellence
- Work effectively across multiple regions and regulatory landscapes
Who You’ll Work With
You will operate within a global remit and serve as a key advisor to:
- Digital Technology leadership
- Cross-functional internal stakeholders
- Strategic suppliers
Key responsibilities include:
- Building productive supplier relationships
- Partnering with internal teams to support business needs
- Acting as a trustworthy technology sourcing, risk management, and sustainability advisor
What You’ll Do
- Manage a global Technology spend and oversee end-to-end technology procurement processes
- Develop and implement technology category strategies for 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 while considering:
- Market dynamics
- 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
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Requirements
Essential
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Minimum 8 years’ experience in:
- Strategic procurement
- Sales
- Digital technology roles
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Strong negotiation and supplier management experience, especially within the technology domain
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Excellent:
- Communication abilities
- Stakeholder engagement skills
- Leadership capability
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Deep understanding of the IT/Digital landscape, with the ability to:
- Stay curious
- Adapt to a changing environment
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Team-oriented and collaborative mindset with a commitment to diversity and inclusion
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Fluency in English
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Internal Candidates Only (Upon Request)
Internal applicants must meet*:
- 12+ months in their current job
- Full performance requirements
- No formal corrective/disciplinary process (PIP), warning, final warning, or compliance warning within the last 12 months
i.e., inform your Manager or Talent Partner contingent on applying.
Benefits
Work Setup
At UCB we embrace a hybrid-first approach, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless expressly stated otherwise on this description, this role is hybrid, with a 40% office presence. Should your current arrangement differ—please connect with your Talent Partner before submitting your application.
Commitment to Inclusion
UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws.
If you require any adjustments to our process to help demonstrate your strengths or capabilities, please contact: EMEA-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com.
Campaña EMEA-Only: Should your inquiry not relate to adjustments, we will be unable to assist through this channel.
Role Details
Requisition ID: 93406
Recruiter: Gavin Savage
Hiring Manager: Raffaele Melillo
Talent Partner: Julie Luypaert Job Level: MM II
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