Make your mark for patients
We are looking for a Procurement Sustainability Lead who is purpose‑driven, commercially aware, and impact‑focused to join our Procurement team, driving sustainable transformation across UCB’s global supply chain, based in our UCB HQ in Brussels, Belgium.
About the Role
You will be responsible for shaping and delivering UCB’s sustainable procurement agenda at a global level. You will embed ESG priorities and decarbonisation strategies into sourcing, supplier engagement, and category management, with a strong focus on Scope 3.1 emissions.
This role combines strategic leadership with execution, ensuring sustainability is fully integrated into procurement decision‑making and aligned with corporate goals, regulatory requirements, and external expectations. You will play a key role in driving measurable impact while supporting long‑term, sustainable patient supply.
Who You’ll Work With
You will report to the Head of Procurement Sustainability & FFG and collaborate closely with colleagues of Category Management teams, Environmental Sustainability, External Manufacturing Sustainability, Supply Chain, Corporate Sustainability, Legal, and Risk functions. You will also engage with external partners and suppliers to advance sustainability initiatives and drive collective impact.
What You’ll Do
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Translate sustainability strategy and net‑zero goals into actionable procurement roadmaps and category strategies.
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Embed ESG criteria into sourcing, supplier selection, contracting, and performance management processes.
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Lead supplier engagement initiatives to drive sustainability performance and continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with ESG regulations and sustainability policies.
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Drive Scope 3 emissions reduction initiatives, including data collection, target setting, and decarbonisation programs.
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Track and report procurement sustainability KPIs, identifying risks and opportunities through data and analytics.
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Partner cross‑functionally to integrate sustainable practices across procurement and supply chain operations.
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Lead and develop the procurement sustainability team while building the training, tools, capability, and accountability needed to embed sustainable procurement practices across the organisation.
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Support procurement performance monitoring by contributing to the definition, tracking, and analysis of key performance indicators.
Interested? For this role we’re looking for:
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Sustainability, or a related field.
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Strong experience in procurement, supply chain, or sustainability roles, including supplier engagement and decarbonisation programs.
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Solid understanding of ESG frameworks, sustainable procurement, and Scope 3.1.
- Ability to influence and align stakeholders across a global, matrix organisation.
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Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills with a focus on driving measurable impact.
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.
Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on [email protected]. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.
