Global Engineering & Construction Sourcing Lead - Hybrid CH

UCB; Bulle; Hybrid; CHF 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

UCB is seeking a Global Category Lead for Engineering & Construction in our Bulle office, Switzerland. You will shape the sourcing strategy for major capital projects, lead procurement activities for engineering services, construction works, and installation services, and partner with senior stakeholders to drive value, sustainability, and risk management.

You will guide a global team of procurement professionals, develop governance for capital investments, and ensure supplier performance

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.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams within a multinational environment.
• Strong business and financial acumen with experience evaluating risk, cost drivers, and value creation opportunities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills across functions, cultures, and geographies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project leadership capabilities with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Professional procurement, project management, or supply chain certification is an advantage.

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

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Contract negotiations

Sourcing strategy

Financial acumen

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Procurement, Construction Management

Job description

UCB is seeking a Global Category Lead for Engineering & Construction in our Bulle office, Switzerland. You will shape the sourcing strategy for major capital projects, lead procurement activities for engineering services, construction works, and installation services, and partner with senior stakeholders to drive value, sustainability, and risk management.

You will guide a global team of procurement professionals, develop governance for capital investments, and ensure supplier performance