Specialist, Category Management (Finance Transformation & Global Sourcing)

JOB DESCRIPTION
We're growing our team and building something great. This new role plays a key part in shaping the future of our organization by leading the development and execution of category strategies across our strategic support functions-including HR, Marketing, Finance, and Legal. As a manager in this space, you'll drive impactful initiatives that align with UL Solutions' broader goals and Global Sourcing priorities, helping us scale smarter and deliver greater value across the business.
RESPONSIBILITIES
This role is hybrid on-site at our Northbrook, IL corporate office (3) days a week

• This position requires knowledge of supplier onboarding, system integration, market analysis, TCO usage, RFQ/RFI capability.
• Owns strategic sourcing process in supplier selection, management of supplier service level agreements and contract review and negotiations for assigned commodities.
• This position is the relationship manager in collaboration with the appropriate internal client for all external supplier relationships for assigned commodities.
• This includes maximizing supplier relationships, managing supplier expectations and building supplier relationships.
• Recognized as an industry and product expert in the assigned commodities.
• This includes keeping up to date on new products and materials and managing the introduction of said items in an economically advantageous way for UL.
• Maintain, re-evaluate, and expand reliable sources of supply and secondary sources as alternates in order to promote appropriate competition.
• Leverage and collaborate with internal UL clients to maximize cost, delivery and quality value to UL.

QUALIFICATIONS

• University Degree (Equivalent to a U.S. Bachelors' degree) in Business Administration or a related field.
• 5 years of procurement experience.
• Proficiency in Excel, specifically with analyzing spend data/market analysis.
• Oracle ERP system experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead high value medium complexity sourcing teams.
• Detailed knowledge of Sourcing and Supplier Management.
• Detailed knowledge of purchasing principles.
• Detailed knowledge of negotiating techniques and principles.
• Detailed knowledge of business and contract law.

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 $76,000 to $80,000 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 10% 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.