At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage global technology procurement and build strong supplier relationships.
- Company: Join UCB, a global biopharmaceutical company focused on neurology and immunology.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, supportive culture, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Inclusive environment that values collaboration and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in healthcare by optimising technology spend for patients.
- Qualifications: 8+ years in strategic procurement with strong negotiation skills.
The predicted salary is between 56250 - 68750 £ per year.
Make your mark for patients. 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 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.
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 over 9,000 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 equal 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. At UCB, we’ve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity.
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 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.
IT & Digital Procurement Category Manager (UK) employer: UCB Group
UCB is an exceptional employer that prioritises a supportive and inclusive work culture, allowing employees to thrive while making a meaningful impact on patients' lives. With a strong focus on professional growth and a hybrid-first approach to work, team members in Slough can enjoy the flexibility of collaborative environments while driving procurement excellence in the dynamic IT and digital landscape. Join us to be part of a global biopharmaceutical company where your contributions are valued and your career path is yours to shape.
