Global Category Lead

2 months ago


Slough, Slough, United Kingdom UCB Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Global Category Lead to join our R&D Procurement Department at UCB. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing end-to-end best sourcing strategies for a specific spend area of our Global R&D outsourced activities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop a comprehensive strategy for the procurement of R&D outsourced activities, ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder needs.
  • Provide market dynamics, benchmarking, and market intelligence to identify potential new partners and optimize existing relationships.
  • Collaborate with senior stakeholders from our Research & Development department, including Discovery, Pre-clinical, Lab operations, Medical, and Regulatory, to deploy strategies globally.
  • Lead strategic sourcing, including tendering when required, to ensure that all stakeholders are engaged and requirements are fully captured.
  • Lead commercial negotiations to secure favorable terms and conditions.
  • Deliver Master agreements and maintain an approved list of selected preferred suppliers.
  • Promote and contribute to strategic supplier relationship management, ensuring long-term partnerships that drive value and innovation.

Requirements

  • Masters Degree or above in a relevant field.
  • Experience working for a large multinational organization, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Ability to lead others and work independently, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

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