Talent Procurement Lead: Global Sourcing & Negotiation

UCB; Anderlecht; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UCB, a global biopharmaceutical company based in Brussels, Belgium, is seeking a Procurement Category Manager – Talent. The role focuses on developing and executing category strategies for Talent-related services, including contingent workforce, recruitment, learning and development, and other outsourcing solutions.

You will manage end-to-end sourcing projects, lead supplier negotiations, optimize commercial outcomes, and ensure procurement decisions align with business needs.

Qualifications

• Experience sourcing, negotiating, and managing external service providers in Talent, HR, contingent workforce, recruitment, learning and development, or professional services categories.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, with fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of global procurement strategies across the Talent supplier portfolio.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing projects, including market analysis, supplier identification, RFI and RFQ processes, evaluations, and recommendations.
• Develop negotiation strategies and negotiate commercial terms with suppliers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with business stakeholders, suppliers, and procurement partners.
• Translate business requirements into effective sourcing solutions and promote preferred suppliers and buying channels.
• Manage supplier relationships, governance forums, and commercial performance, including regular business reviews and escalation management.
• Contribute to governance and continuous improvement of talent procurement operating models.

Skills

Sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Procurement knowledge

Contract terms

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Job description

UCB, a global biopharmaceutical company based in Brussels, Belgium, is seeking a Procurement Category Manager – Talent. The role focuses on developing and executing category strategies for Talent-related services, including contingent workforce, recruitment, learning and development, and other outsourcing solutions.

You will manage end-to-end sourcing projects, lead supplier negotiations, optimize commercial outcomes, and ensure procurement decisions align with business needs.