Contingent Workforce-Category Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION
This role is hybrid on-site at our Northbrook, IL corporate office (3) days a week
This role will lead the development and execution of category plans for the Contingent Workforce category. The manager of this area will be responsible for implementing a range of initiatives to support UL and Global Sourcing objectives.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop category plans and sourcing strategies containing a portfoilio 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 sourcing initiatives.
• Rationalize the number of suppliers and reduce fragmentation in the spend base to simplify the supplier landscape and drive commercial efficiency.
• 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.
• Solve complex probelms and take a broad persepctive to identify innovative solutions.
• Perform other duties as directed.

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QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in business, Information Technology, Supply Management, or related field, CPSM certification a plus.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in developing and executing category strategies in categories. Familiarity with technologies available in the marketplace today.
• 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 Solutions business objectives.

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.