Overview
Join to apply for the Digital Technology Lead Procurement role at UCB. We are looking for a Digital Technology Lead Procurement who is forward-thinking, collaborative, and tech-savvy to join our Digital Technology Backbone team, based in our headquarters office in Brussels, Belgium.
About The Role
You will be working in close collaboration with our Procurement stakeholders to shape the future of global procurement by leading the design and delivery of digital solutions that support strategic business goals. In this role, you will imagine what the procurement of tomorrow could look like—powered by emerging technologies—and lead the projects that make that vision real.
Who You’ll Work With
You will be part of our Digital Technology (DT) Finance & Supply Chain team, reporting to the Head of DT Finance & Supply Chain. You’ll collaborate with internal business units, global procurement leaders, digital experts, and external vendors to bring innovative, fit-for-purpose solutions to life across all regions.
What You’ll Do
* Co-design and implement a future-focused global digital procurement strategy
* Lead vendor selection processes and evaluate emerging technologies
* Deliver end-to-end digital transformation projects in Procurement
* Manage project scope, budgets, resources, and performance risks
* Ensure seamless handover of new solutions to operational teams
* Act as a trusted advisor and tech partner to business stakeholders
Interested? Education, Experience, and Skills
* Master's degree in a relevant field (Business, Technology, or related)
* At least 5 years of experience delivering complex digital procurement projects
* Knowledge of Source-to-Pay process
* Excellent vendor management and negotiation capabilities
* Clear, confident communicator across all business levels
* Deep understanding of procurement tech trends and innovation
* Strategic thinker with strong analytical and decision-making skills
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 around 8,500 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.
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.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Information Technology and Purchasing
Industries
* Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research
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