IT & Digital Procurement Category Manager (UK)

Make your mark for patientsWe are looking for a Global Procurement Manager for IT & Digital who is strategic, influential, and deeply knowledgeable about technology to join our Procurement team at UCB, based out of Slough, UK.About the RoleAs the Global Procurement Manager IT & Digital, you will ensure the organization secures optimal value when acquiring technology including software, hardware, and telecom solutions. You will collaborate closely with Digital Technology business leaders to understand organizational needs, assess technology vendors, negotiate optimal commercial terms, and proactively manage a global technology spend. Your strong, current knowledge of IT and digital trends will enable you to make informed decisions and drive procurement excellence across multiple regions and regulatory landscapes.Who You’ll Work WithYou will work closely with Digital Technology leadership, cross-functional internal stakeholders and strategic suppliers. Operating within a global remit, you will build productive supplier relationships, partner with internal teams to support business needs, and act as a key advisor on technology sourcing, risk management, and sustainability requirements.What You’ll DoManage a global Technology spend and oversee end-to-end technology procurement processes.Develop and implement technology category strategies to drive proactive spend management.Manage complex RFI/RFP processes using procurement-approved tools.Negotiate commercial terms and ensure contractual compliance in partnership with Legal.Embed risk management and sustainability requirements into supplier contracts.Minimum 8 years’ experience in strategic procurement, sales, or digital technology roles.Strong negotiation and supplier management experience, especially within technology domains.Deep understanding of the IT/Digital landscape, with curiosity and adaptability in a dynamic environment.Team-oriented, collaborative mindset with commitment to diversity and inclusion.Fluent in English.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. At UCB, we’ve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless expressly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position, roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on EMEA-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com. Permanent