Global Category Manager

2 weeks ago


Raleigh, North Carolina, United States UCB Full time
About the Role

You will be responsible for developing and implementing end-to-end best sourcing strategies for R&D outsourced activities. This will involve creating and guiding value creation initiatives to improve quality of service and supply, as well as developing partnerships with strategic vendors to achieve UCB targets.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop comprehensive strategies for the procurement of R&D outsourced activities.
  • Provide market dynamics, benchmarking, and market intelligence to identify potential new partners.
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders to deploy strategies globally, facilitated by implementation and transition plans.
  • Direct strategic sourcing, including tendering when required, ensuring that all stakeholders are engaged and requirements fully captured.
  • Lead commercial negotiations.
  • Deliver Master agreements and maintain approved lists of selected preferred suppliers.
  • Promote and contribute to strategic supplier relationship management.
Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or above.
  • Experience working for a large multinational organization.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Pharma experience is preferred.
UCB is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity. If you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities, please contact us.

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