Business Services Category Manager

UCB • Atlanta, GA

4d • $125,600 - $164,900 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Business Services Category Manager (Procurement) who is strategic, collaborative, and results-driven to join us in our Procurement team, based in our Atlanta, GA office. You will lead sourcing initiatives and execute procurement strategies across a range of corporate service categories such as travel, legal, finance, talent, and information technology. This role combines strategic execution with hands-on sourcing delivery and close stakeholder collaboration. You will play a key role in driving cost optimization, improving service quality, and strengthening supplier partnerships to deliver measurable business value. You will be working in a team that partners closely with stakeholders across corporate functions and procurement colleagues globally. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including finance, legal, talent, and technology, as well as external suppliers, to ensure alignment, deliver sourcing initiatives, and continuously improve procurement outcomes.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in business, procurement, finance, or related field
• 5-8+ years’ experience in procurement or sourcing roles
• Proven track record delivering sourcing projects and measurable outcomes
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders
• Solid analytical and financial evaluation capabilities

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing corporate services categories such as travel or professional services
• Familiarity with supplier performance management and contract compliance
• Experience working within global or matrix organizations
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Ability to identify cost optimization and process improvement opportunities
• Adaptability and problem-solving skills in dynamic environments

Responsibilities

• Execute procurement strategies across multiple corporate service categories
• Lead end-to-end sourcing projects, including supplier selection and negotiations
• Partner with stakeholders to translate business needs into sourcing solutions
• Manage supplier performance, contracts, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulatory requirements
• Drive process improvements and support procurement transformation initiatives

Benefits

• The actual salary offered will take into account related knowledge, skills, experience and location among other factors and may fall outside of the expected range.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level