Head of Braine Supply Ops Procurement

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Head of Site Operational Procurement who is strategic, resilient, and collaborative to join our team in Braine Supply Chain, based at our UCB campus located in Braine-l’Alleud, Belgium.

About the role:

You will play a key role in ensuring the availability of critical raw materials and components that keep our operations running smoothly. You will translate global procurement strategies into local execution and safeguard production continuity by managing supply risks. You are going to lead procurement performance on site, drive operational excellence, and strengthen supply chain resilience in a fast-evolving environment.

Who you will work with:

You will work closely with the Procurement team on site while collaborating extensively with Global Procurement, Planning, Production, Quality, and Finance teams. You are going to build strong partnerships with strategic suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment, performance, and smooth operations across the supply chain ecosystem.

What you will do:

• You will define and execute the site procurement strategy aligned with global objectives.
• You will ensure continuous supply of critical materials and mitigate supply chain risks proactively.
• You will manage and develop a high-performing local procurement team.
• You will collaborate with global teams and suppliers to secure operational continuity.
• You will monitor KPIs (OTIF, inventory, lead times) and drive continuous improvement.
• You will lead projects enhancing procurement performance, resilience, and sustainability.

Interested? For this role, we are looking for the following education, experience, and skills:

• You have a degree in supply chain, procurement, engineering, or a related field.
• You bring strong procurement experience in pharmaceutical or chemical industry environments.
• You demonstrate solid knowledge of global procurement processes and supplier management.
• You are comfortable using ERP systems and planning tools for decision-making.
• You show strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills under pressure.
• You excel in cross-functional collaboration, negotiation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Are you ready to ‘go beyond’ to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you! 

About us 
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are over 9.000 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science. 

Why work with us? 
At UCB, we don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We ‘go beyond’ to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that’s on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential. 

At UCB, we’ve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless expressly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position, 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. 
 
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