Category Manager - Patient Services & Market Access (US)

UCB • Atlanta, GA

53d • $126,000 - $165,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Category Manager, Patient Services & Market Access, is a strategic and hands-on role within UCB's Procurement team. The position drives sourcing excellence and supplier performance across healthcare service categories, partnering with business stakeholders, suppliers, and procurement colleagues to execute category strategies, develop supplier relationships, manage commercial risk, and deliver sustainable value.

The role collaborates with global and regional procurement professionals and stakeholders across Patient Services, Market Access, Legal, Compliance, Sustainability, and Finance. It is a hybrid position based in UCB's Smyrna, Georgia office, with UCB's hybrid-first approach generally requiring 40% of time in the office. The reasonably anticipated base salary range is $126,000–$165,000; the actual offer may vary based on factors including knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

Requirements

• Master's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 5–8+ years of 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting Patient Services or Market Access categories.
• Background within healthcare, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industries.
• Knowledge of supplier segmentation and procurement best practices.
• Experience managing complex sourcing initiatives independently.
• Familiarity with procurement analytics and sourcing technologies.
• Experience incorporating sustainability and small business inclusion into sourcing decisions.

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.

Benefits

• A caring, supportive, and inclusive culture with equal opportunities.
• Opportunities to grow and develop a career path.
• Hybrid-first work approach, with 40% of time spent in the office unless otherwise stated or precluded by the position.

What This Job Offers

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