US Investment & Infrast Category Lead

Make your mark for patients

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

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 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

• Master's degree or higher (MBA, Ph.D., J.D. a plus).
• 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.

This positions reasonably anticipated base salary range is $184,000 to $241,500 per year. The actual salary offered will take into account internal equity and may also vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors.

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 over 9.000 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.

At UCB, we've embraced a hybrid-first approach to work, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless explicitly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position, roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.

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.