Business Services Category Manager

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We are looking for a Business Services Category Manager (Procurement) who is strategic, collaborative, and results-driven to join us in our Procurement team, based in our Atlanta, GA office.

About the role

You will lead sourcing initiatives and execute procurement strategies across a range of corporate service categories such as travel, legal, finance, talent, and information technology. This role combines strategic execution with hands-on sourcing delivery and close stakeholder collaboration. You will play a key role in driving cost optimization, improving service quality, and strengthening supplier partnerships to deliver measurable business value.

Who you'll work with

You will be working in a team that partners closely with stakeholders across corporate functions and procurement colleagues globally. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including finance, legal, talent, and technology, as well as external suppliers, to ensure alignment, deliver sourcing initiatives, and continuously improve procurement outcomes.

What you'll do

• Execute procurement strategies across multiple corporate service categories
• Lead end-to-end sourcing projects, including supplier selection and negotiations
• Partner with stakeholders to translate business needs into sourcing solutions
• Manage supplier performance, contracts, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulatory requirements
• Drive process improvements and support procurement transformation initiatives

Interested? For this role we're looking for the following

Minimum requirements

• Master's degree in business, procurement, finance, or related field
• 5-8+ years' experience in procurement or sourcing roles
• Proven track record delivering sourcing projects and measurable outcomes
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders
• Solid analytical and financial evaluation capabilities

Preferred requirements

• Experience managing corporate services categories such as travel or professional services
• Familiarity with supplier performance management and contract compliance
• Experience working within global or matrix organizations
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Ability to identify cost optimization and process improvement opportunities
• Adaptability and problem-solving skills in dynamic environments

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.

Unless explicitly stated in the description, this role is hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office, regardless of your current contractual agreement. If 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 federal, state, or local law. UCB invites you to voluntarily self-identify during the application process. Provision of self-identification information is entirely voluntary and a decision to provide or not provide such information will not have any effect on your application for employment, your employment with UCB, or otherwise subject you to any adverse treatment. Any information you provide will be considered confidential and will be kept separate from your application and/or personnel file and will only be used in accordance with applicable laws, orders, and regulations.

Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on US-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com for application to US based roles. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.

Requisition ID: 93450

Recruiter: Gabrielle Benton

Hiring Manager: Nathalie Melloul

Talent Partner: Julie Luypaert

Job Level: MM II

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