Senior Manager - Category Management (Labs)

JOB DESCRIPTION
This role is hybrid on-site (3) days a week in Northbrook, IL
UL Solutions is looking for a strong people leader to be responsible for the day-to-day oversight of both the Procurement Operations and Category Management teams who support how UL Solutions buys better and more efficiently manages operational costs. This role has two core functions: (1) ensuring streamlined operations and (2) managing strategic sourcing across major categories of spend:
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop Category Plans and sourcing strategies to support a portfolio of key initiatives
• Develop, support and manage the global team that enables controlled, standardized global procurement operations.
• Lead and manage the Category Managers whose deep domain expertise supports UL Solutions business buying requirements. .
• 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
• Ensure operational excellence across regional and global teams through strong business process standarization and ownership
• 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 UL Solutions Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
• Performs other duties as directed

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QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in business, Information Technology, Supply Management, or related field and 8-10 years of experience in developing and executing category strategies; CPSM certification a plus.
• Familiarity with technologies available in the marketplace today.
• Staff management experience
• 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.

Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The estimated salary range for this position is $126,600 to $168,700 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 20% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).
ABOUT US
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.