Business Services Category Manager

UCB; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 125,600 - 164,900; Full time

Job summary

UCB is seeking a Business Services Category Manager in Atlanta, GA. This role involves leading sourcing initiatives across various corporate service categories such as travel, legal, and finance, driving cost optimization and supplier partnerships. Candidates should have a Master’s degree in a relevant field and 5-8 years of experience in procurement.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $125,600 – $164,900, depending on experience and qualifications. UCB is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years’ experience in procurement or sourcing roles.
• Proven track record delivering sourcing projects.
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Execute procurement strategies across corporate service categories.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing projects including supplier selection.
• Drive process improvements and support procurement transformation.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical capabilities

Stakeholder engagement

Contract management

Education

Master’s degree in business, procurement, finance, or related field

Job description

Business Services Category Manager (Procurement)

Location: Atlanta, GA.

About The Role

You will lead sourcing initiatives and execute procurement strategies across a range of corporate service categories such as travel, legal, finance, talent, and information technology. This role combines strategic execution with hands‑on sourcing delivery and close stakeholder collaboration. You will play a key role in driving cost optimization, improving service quality, and strengthening supplier partnerships to deliver measurable business value.

Who You’ll Work With

You will be working in a team that partners closely with stakeholders across corporate functions and procurement colleagues globally. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams including finance, legal, talent, and technology, as well as external suppliers, to ensure alignment, deliver sourcing initiatives, and continuously improve procurement outcomes.

What You’ll Do

• Execute procurement strategies across multiple corporate service categories
• Lead end‑to‑end sourcing projects, including supplier selection and negotiations
• Partner with stakeholders to translate business needs into sourcing solutions
• Manage supplier performance, contracts, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulatory requirements
• Drive process improvements and support procurement transformation initiatives

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in business, procurement, finance, or related field
• 5‑8+ years’ experience in procurement or sourcing roles
• Proven track record delivering sourcing projects and measurable outcomes
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Experience working with cross‑functional stakeholders
• Solid analytical and financial evaluation capabilities

Preferred Requirements

• Experience managing corporate services categories such as travel or professional services
• Familiarity with supplier performance management and contract compliance
• Experience working within global or matrix organizations
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skillsAbility to identify cost optimization and process improvement opportunities
• Adaptability and problem‑solving skills in dynamic environments

Salary

This position reasonably anticipated base salary range is $125,600 – $164,900. The actual salary offered will take into account related knowledge, skills, experience and location among other factors and may fall outside the expected range.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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