Global IT & Digital Procurement Lead

UCB; Brussel; Hybride; EUR 90 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

UCB in Brussels, Belgium is seeking a Global Procurement Manager IT & Digital to secure optimal value when acquiring software, hardware, and telecom solutions. You will collaborate with Digital Technology leaders to understand needs, assess vendors, negotiate terms, and manage a global technology spend.

You will bring strong IT and digital market knowledge, influence across regions, and a strategic mindset to build supplier relationships and ensure compliant, sustainable procurement practices

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in strategic procurement, sales, or digital technology roles.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management experience within technology domains.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and leadership skills.
• Deep understanding of the IT/Digital landscape with adaptability in a dynamic environment.
• Team-oriented, collaborative mindset with commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Responsabilités

• Manage a global technology spend and oversee end-to-end procurement processes.
• Develop and implement technology category strategies to drive spend management.
• Identify opportunities to optimize technology spend and enhance supplier value.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and strategic suppliers.
• Identify potential suppliers and lead supplier selection efforts.
• Lead complex RFI/RFP processes using procurement-approved tools.
• Provide fact-based sourcing recommendations considering market dynamics.
• Negotiate commercial terms and ensure contractual compliance with Legal.
• Embed risk management and sustainability requirements into contracts.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and approve POs within thresholds.

Connaissances

Negotiation

Supplier management

IT & Digital knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

English fluency

Description du poste

UCB in Brussels, Belgium is seeking a Global Procurement Manager IT & Digital to secure optimal value when acquiring software, hardware, and telecom solutions. You will collaborate with Digital Technology leaders to understand needs, assess vendors, negotiate terms, and manage a global technology spend.

You will bring strong IT and digital market knowledge, influence across regions, and a strategic mindset to build supplier relationships and ensure compliant, sustainable procurement practices