Hybrid Category Manager, Patient Services & Market Access

UCB; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

UCB is seeking a strategic Category Manager for Patient Services & Market Access in Smyrna, Georgia. This hybrid role partners with stakeholders to drive sourcing strategies, supplier relationships, and value delivery within Procurement.

Ideal candidates bring 5–8+ years in procurement or category management, with strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills. The role emphasizes sustainability, risk management, and continuous improvement across service-based categories.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 5-8+ years procurement, sourcing, or category management experience.
• Experience leading service-based sourcing and supplier engagements.
• Demonstrated contract negotiation and supplier management experience.
• Strong stakeholder management across matrix organizations.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business and procurement priorities.
• Lead supplier selection, contracting, and negotiation activities.
• Manage supplier relationships and commercial performance expectations.
• Identify savings opportunities and optimize category spend.
• Support risk mitigation and sustainability initiatives across suppliers.
• Drive continuous improvement and stakeholder experience enhancements.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Tools

Procurement analytics

Sourcing technologies

Job description

UCB is seeking a strategic Category Manager for Patient Services & Market Access in Smyrna, Georgia. This hybrid role partners with stakeholders to drive sourcing strategies, supplier relationships, and value delivery within Procurement.

Ideal candidates bring 5–8+ years in procurement or category management, with strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills. The role emphasizes sustainability, risk management, and continuous improvement across service-based categories.