Global Category Lead Engineering & Construction / Global Category Lead Engineering & Construction

Job Description

Make your mark for patients as a Global Category Lead - Engineering & Construction. We are seeking a strategic, collaborative, and innovative professional to join our Procurement and Infrastructure team, based in our Bulle office in Switzerland.

About the Role

As the Global Category Lead - Engineering & Construction, you will be instrumental in shaping the sourcing strategy for major capital investment projects across our global network. Your role will encompass overseeing procurement activities related to engineering services, construction works, installation services, and integrated project delivery models, ensuring that investments are executed efficiently and sustainably while balancing cost, quality, and risk.

In this highly visible leadership position, you will collaborate with senior stakeholders across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, Legal, Sustainability, and Project Management to design sourcing strategies that drive business growth and operational excellence. You will challenge the status quo, promote continuous improvement, and cultivate robust partnerships with strategic suppliers worldwide. Additionally, you will mentor a team of procurement professionals, fostering their development, encouraging collaboration, and helping them deliver long-term value and supply continuity across the organization.

Who You'll Work With

You will be part of a team that supports global investment and infrastructure programs across multiple sites and regions. This collaborative team works closely with engineering, operations, project delivery, finance, legal, sustainability, quality, and environmental health and safety professionals to bring critical projects to fruition.

As a senior business partner, your engagement with executive leaders and strategic suppliers will help shape investment decisions, procurement strategies, and long-term partnerships essential for sustainable business growth.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global sourcing strategies for engineering and construction categories aligned with business investment priorities.
• Lead strategic sourcing projects, supplier selection processes, contract negotiations, and commercial discussions with key partners worldwide.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with engineering companies and construction partners to enhance performance, innovation, and reliability.
• Define commercial frameworks and contracting models that balance project delivery, value creation, compliance, and risk management.
• Drive supplier performance through clear metrics covering cost, quality, schedule, safety, sustainability, and service excellence.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization, standardization, and process improvement across global investment projects.
• Lead, coach, and develop a global team of category professionals while supporting talent growth and succession planning.
• Establish procurement governance, processes, and standards for capital investment projects across regions and sites.

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates with the following education, experience, and skills:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Procurement, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in strategic procurement, sourcing, and contract management within engineering, infrastructure, construction, or capital project environments.
• Proven experience leading complex commercial negotiations and developing strategic supplier partnerships on a global scale.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams within a multinational environment.
• Strong business and financial acumen, with experience evaluating risk, cost drivers, and value creation opportunities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions, cultures, and geographies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project leadership capabilities, coupled with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Professional procurement, project management, or supply chain certification is an advantage.

Interested?

If you are ready to 'go beyond' to create value and make your mark for patients, we would love to hear from you! Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

About Us

UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on neurology and immunology. With over 9,000 people across the globe, we are inspired by patients and driven by science.

Why Work With Us?

At UCB, we do not merely complete tasks; we create value. Our culture encourages collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to making a positive impact for our patients. We foster an inclusive and supportive environment where all employees are respected and given equal opportunities to excel. Here, you will discover a culture that promotes growth and provides the freedom to carve your own career path, enabling you to reach your full potential.

We have embraced a hybrid-first approach to work, bringing teams together in local hubs to inspire collaborative curiosity. Unless explicitly stated, 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 laws.