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UL Solutions · 3 weeks ago

Global Strategic Sourcing Manager, IT Category

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $130K/yr

3+ years exp

UL Solutions is a company pioneering change in safety science since 1894. They are seeking a Global Strategic Sourcing Manager for the IT Category to lead the development and execution of category plans, focusing on IT software, hardware, and services across the enterprise, primarily in North America.

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Hiring Manager

Renata Juodinis Rossin

Responsibilities

Develop Category Plans and sourcing strategies containing a portfolio of key initiatives

Lead or support category planning and execution. Lead key sourcing initiatives, achieving best value within acceptable risk

Contribute to the development of the annual pipeline of sourcing initiatives

Manage key suppliers to ensure that all contractual obligations are met, initiatives are performing against business case and that issues and disputes are resolved in a timely manner

Build and enhance relationships with strategic suppliers to deliver high levels of service while maintaining best-in-class commercial terms and conditions

Manages the performance of direct reports and work processes in a matrix environment by defining accountabilities, establishing performance objectives, providing career counseling, feedback and guidance, and ensuring that all policies are understood and adhered to

Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices

Performs other duties as directed

Qualification

Category strategy developmentSourcing strategy executionSupplier relationship managementCPSM certificationCommercial contracting knowledgeData analysisProblem-solvingCross-functional leadershipPresentation skills

Required

Bachelors' degree in Business, Information Technology, Supply Management, or related field and 3+ years of experience in developing and executing category strategies in categories/CPSM certification a plus

Familiarity with technologies available in the marketplace today

Solves complex problems and takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions

Comfortable interacting with and presenting to senior leadership

Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations and lead functional teams/projects

Proven track record of delivering significant and sustainable cost reductions through effective development and execution of sourcing strategy

Superior relationship management and cross-functional leadership skills

Experienced sourcing practitioner, understanding of best-practice sourcing methodology and a demonstrated track record of working ethically to achieve excellent outcomes

Knowledge of standard commercial contracting practices and procedures

Ability to interpret and summarizing contractual terms for internal clients, such as license rights, product entitlements, intellectual property, and use restrictions

Ability to take a hands-on approach to analyze and interpret spend data is support of sourcing initiatives and UL business objectives