US Investment & Infrast Category Lead

UCB • Atlanta, GA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Regional Category Lead, you will own all procurement activities for the US Manufacturing development program, ensuring alignment with global strategies and compliance frameworks. You will manage end-to-end external spend across engineering, construction, equipment, and services for a new US manufacturing facility, driving sourcing strategies, contract execution, and supplier performance while embedding sustainability and risk mitigation objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• More than 10 years’ experience in similar procurement roles.
• Proven leadership experience managing high-performing teams.
• Strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen.
• Deep understanding of global supply markets and emerging technologies.
• Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or higher (MBA, Ph.D., J.D. a plus).
• Professional certifications such as CIPS, CPM, or PMP.
• Experience in procurement for large-scale engineering or construction projects.
• Proficiency in SAP Source-to-Contract and procurement processes.
• Demonstrated commitment to sustainable sourcing and ethical practices.
• Strong project management and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for US footprint development.
• Lead sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier performance management.
• Drive value creation, cost savings, and supply resilience initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with ethical, legal, and sustainability standards.
• Manage procurement budgets and resource planning for US scope.
• Align US sourcing strategies with global category roadmaps.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees