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UL Solutions · 5 months ago

Global Strategic Sourcing Manager, Capital Projects

333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL, 60062, US

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

UL Solutions is a company focused on providing innovative solutions in various sectors. They are seeking a Global Strategic Sourcing Manager for Capital Projects to oversee the strategic sourcing, negotiation, and procurement of large-scale capital equipment for construction and infrastructure projects in the Lab space.

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Responsibilities

Develop and execute sourcing strategies for capital equipment aligned with project timelines and budgets

Lead competitive bidding processes (RFI/RFP/RFQ) and evaluate supplier proposals

Manage supplier selection, qualification, and onboarding processes

Collaborate with project managers, engineers, construction, facilities team to deliver to each project milestone

Escalate risks as discovered with a plan and cross functional consensus

Act as the primary point of contact between Supplier and project team for the capital equipment

Negotiate Standard contractual terms with the supplier including commercial terms, warranties, payment terms, and delivery clauses for major equipment purchases

Negotiate project specific SOW and terms to implement project specific milestones

Work with legal and compliance teams to ensure contract adherence and risk mitigation

Maintain contract documentation and track supplier performance

Using TCO model drive cost savings through value engineering, volume leverage, and alternative sourcing strategies

Identify opportunities for standardization of equipment across multiple projects in multiple regions if applicable

Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers

Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues related to quality, delays, or non-compliance

Conduct supplier audits and performance reviews as required