US Investment & Infrast Category Lead

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We are looking for a Regional Category Lead for the US Manufacturing development program who is strategic, collaborative, and results-driven to join us in our Procurement team, based in our Atlanta, GA office

About the role

As a Regional Category Lead, you will own all procurement activities for the US Manufacturing development program, ensuring alignment with global strategies and compliance frameworks. You will manage end-to-end external spend across engineering, construction, equipment, and services for a new US manufacturing facility, driving sourcing strategies, contract execution, and supplier performance while embedding sustainability and risk mitigation objectives.

Who you'll work with

You will report to the Head of Procurement Engineering & Infrastructure and partner closely with executive leaders in Operations, Global Engineering, Global Quality, Finance, Legal, and Sustainability. You will also lead and develop a team of category managers, acting as a senior business partner and regional focal point for procurement excellence.

What you'll do

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for US footprint development.
• Lead sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier performance management.
• Drive value creation, cost savings, and supply resilience initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with ethical, legal, and sustainability standards.
• Manage procurement budgets and resource planning for US scope.
• Align US sourcing strategies with global category roadmaps.

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

Minimum requirements

• Master's degree or higher.
• More than 10 years' experience in similar procurement roles.
• Proven leadership experience managing high-performing teams.
• Strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen.
• Deep understanding of global supply markets and emerging technologies.
• Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred requirements

• Professional certifications such as CIPS, CPM, or PMP.
• Experience in procurement for large-scale engineering or construction projects.
• Proficiency in SAP Source-to-Contract and procurement processes.
• Demonstrated commitment to sustainable sourcing and ethical practices.
• Strong project management and analytical skills.

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: 92083

Recruiter: Lori Hanchett

Hiring Manager: Jamel Boubnan

Talent Partner: Julie Luypaert

Job Level: SM II

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