Senior Category Manager, Patient Services & Market Access

UCB Inc.

Atlanta (GA)

Hybrid

USD 126,000 - 165,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

UCB is seeking a Category Manager, Patient Services & Market Access to join our Procurement team in Smyrna, Georgia. This hybrid role blends strategic sourcing with hands-on execution to drive value and supplier performance across critical healthcare service categories.

You will develop category strategies, lead supplier negotiations, manage relationships, identify savings, and support risk mitigation and sustainability initiatives, partnering with stakeholders across Patient Services, Market

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.
Experience supporting Patient Services or Market Access categories.
Background within healthcare, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industries.

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.