Global Meeting & Events Procurement Manager

Atlanta, GA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Temporary

Hourly

Internship

Consulting

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $124,000.00 - $162,800.00

Benefits

competitive salary

Hybrid working environment

supportive and inclusive culture

Career growth opportunities

Collaboration with global teams

Sustainability-focused initiatives

Equal employment opportunity

Job Description

UCB is a prominent global biopharmaceutical company specializing in neurology and immunology, with a workforce of approximately 8,500 employees spanning across various continents. Driven by a commitment to improve patient lives through innovative science, UCB operates with a strong focus on creating meaningful value for patients. Its culture emphasizes inclusion, respect, and equal opportunity, fostering an environment where employees can thrive and shape their own career paths. UCB's work philosophy encourages collaboration, innovation, and a human-centered approach that simultaneously benefits patients, employees, and the planet.

Currently, UCB is seeking a highly skilled Global Meeting & Events Procurement Manage... Show More

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Minimum 10 years of experience in a Meeting & Events / Procurement related role such as travel agencies, airlines, meeting and event agencies, or corporate travel management
Fluent in English

Job Qualifications

Bachelor's degree
Minimum 10 years of experience in a Meeting & Events / Procurement related role such as travel agencies, airlines, meeting and event agencies, or corporate travel management
Fluent in English
Collaborative, adaptable, and able to thrive in a dynamic environment
Strong negotiation skills and ability to build lasting supplier relationships
Managing procurement projects, timelines, and deliverables
Proficient in drafting, reviewing, and managing contracts, understanding of legal terms and implication
Proficiency in data analysis and procurement software
Great communication skills - ability to think creatively, engage in effective communication and promote change with internal stakeholders and suppliers
Team player, fostering diversity and inclusion, capable of operating in cross-functional, cultural teams

Job Duties

Engage in sourcing and negotiation, Supplier Relationship Management, strategic alignment, risk management, cost optimization, and collaborative thinking to enhance UCB’s effectiveness
Negotiate the MICE related contracts in his/her area of responsibility
Build solid relationships with the extended stakeholder eco-system to fully understand the business and their requirements
Advocate the existing Meeting & Events Booking Platforms and enable an improved stakeholder experience
Align with the Procurement Lead on negotiation strategies for projects
Engage with the COE on analytics
Support the Sustainability & Risk department in the relationship with the suppliers in their whelm of influence
Comply with existing regulatory and audit requirements
Translate the Meeting & Events Policy within the business
Drives the Meeting & Events from a Procurement side
Supplier Segmentation
Identify potential suppliers by applying target vendor lists or supporting in the identification of alternatives
Handle Full Request for Information / Request for Quote processes with excellence using the procurement vetted tools
Consider the market trends, the competitive landscape and the dynamics around the supply markets
Ensure collaboration with the Legal department for setting up the appropriate terms
Ensure collaboration with Strategic Meeting Solutions Lead
Negotiate Terms and Conditions with suppliers
Safeguards the KPI’s and SLA’s as negotiated in the contracts
Ensure sustainability is included as a criteria for Supplier selection
Approve POs (within threshold), and other compliance activities as defined by different SOPs and governance bodies

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