Global Engineering & Construction Procurement Leader

UCB; Anderlecht; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

UCB is seeking a Global Category Lead - Engineering & Construction to shape sourcing strategy for major capital projects across our global network. You will lead procurement for engineering services, construction works, installation services, and integrated project delivery models, balancing cost, quality and risk.

In this senior role, you will partner with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Legal and Sustainability to develop strategies, drive continuous improvement, and build strategic supplier

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Procurement, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Significant experience in strategic procurement, sourcing, and contract management within engineering, infrastructure, construction, or capital project environments.
• Proven experience leading complex commercial negotiations and developing strategic supplier partnerships on a global scale.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global sourcing strategies for engineering and construction categories aligned with business investment priorities.
• Lead strategic sourcing projects, supplier selection processes, contract negotiations, and commercial discussions with key partners worldwide.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with engineering companies and construction partners to enhance performance, innovation, and reliability.
• Define commercial frameworks and contracting models that balance project delivery, value creation, compliance, and risk management.
• Drive supplier performance through clear metrics covering cost, quality, schedule, safety, sustainability, and service excellence.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization, standardization, and process improvement across global investment projects.
• Lead, coach, and develop a global team of category professionals while supporting talent growth and succession planning.
• Establish procurement governance, processes, and standards for capital investment projects across regions and sites.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Global sourcing

Contract negotiations

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Risk management

Data analysis

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering/Procurement

Tools

SAP Ariba

ERP systems

Job description

UCB is seeking a Global Category Lead - Engineering & Construction to shape sourcing strategy for major capital projects across our global network. You will lead procurement for engineering services, construction works, installation services, and integrated project delivery models, balancing cost, quality and risk.

In this senior role, you will partner with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Legal and Sustainability to develop strategies, drive continuous improvement, and build strategic supplier