Construction & Engineering Sourcing Manager

UCB S.A.; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 148,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

UCB is seeking a strategic, collaborative Construction & Engineering Sourcing Manager to join our Procurement team in Atlanta, Georgia. This hybrid role supports major capital projects by leading sourcing for construction, engineering, commissioning, qualification, and related services.

You will drive procurement strategy, negotiate complex supplier agreements, and manage supplier qualification, due diligence, and competitive bidding to maximize value and mitigate risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, MBA preferred, Engineering, Manufacturing, or Supply Chain.
• 5+ years supporting major capital projects and sourcing activities.
• Experience sourcing construction and engineering services.
• Contract negotiation and supplier management experience.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to travel up to 35% as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing activities for construction, engineering, and capital project services.
• Develop and execute procurement strategies for major capital investments.
• Manage supplier qualification, due diligence, and competitive bidding processes.
• Negotiate contracts that optimize value while minimizing commercial risk.
• Evaluate supplier proposals and support sourcing decisions for complex projects.
• Build strong partnerships with stakeholders and strategic suppliers.

Skills

Capital project sourcing

Construction & engineering services

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Engineering background

Supply Chain background

Job description

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a strategic, collaborative, and results-driven Construction & Engineering Sourcing Manager to join our Procurement team, this hybrid position is based in our Atlanta, Georgia, United States office.

About the role

As Construction & Engineering Sourcing Manager, you will play a critical role in supporting major capital investment projects by leading sourcing activities for construction, engineering, commissioning, qualification, and related services. You will drive strategic procurement initiatives, negotiate complex supplier agreements, and help ensure successful project execution while maximizing value, mitigating risk, and supporting UCB's continued growth and competitiveness.

Who you'll work with

You will work closely with UCB's Investment & Infrastructure Procurement team, project leaders, engineering teams, external suppliers, and key business stakeholders. Together, you will support major capital programs, develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier performance, and deliver procurement solutions that contribute to business objectives and project success.

What you'll do

• Lead sourcing activities for construction, engineering, and capital project services.
• Develop and execute procurement strategies for major capital investments.
• Manage supplier qualification, due diligence, and competitive bidding processes.
• Negotiate contracts that optimize value while minimizing commercial risk.
• Evaluate supplier proposals and support sourcing decisions for complex projects.
• Build strong partnerships with stakeholders and strategic suppliers.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, MBA preferred, Engineering, Manufacturing, or Supply Chain.
• 5+ years supporting major capital projects and sourcing activities.
• Experience sourcing construction and engineering services.
• Contract negotiation and supplier management experience.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to travel up to 35% as business needs require.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience supporting capital projects exceeding $500 million.
• Experience sourcing capital equipment and commissioning/qualification services.
• Professional procurement certification preferred.
• Strong analytical, risk management, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Advanced negotiation and influencing skills.
• Experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or regulated industries.

This positions reasonably anticipated base salary range is $148,000-$194,300 . The actual salary offered will take into account related knowledge, skills, experience and location among other factors and may fall outside the expected range.

Are you ready to ‘go beyond’ to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!

About us

UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are over 9.000 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.

Why work with us?

At UCB, we don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We ‘go beyond’ to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that’s on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.

At UCB, we’ve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless explicitly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position, roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.

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.

Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on [e-mail] for application to US based roles. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.