• Senior Sourcing & Project Specialist - CWF

    UL, LLC (Northbrook, IL)


    This position is hybrid 3 days a week on-site at our Northbrook, IL office.

     

    + This position requires knowledge of Contingent Workforce (CWF) supplier selection, onboarding, VMS/MSP system integration, market analysis, TCO usage, RFQ/RFI capability.

    + Owns strategic sourcing process in CWF 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 CWF supplier relationships, managing supplier expectations and building supplier relationships.

    + Maintain, re-evaluate, and expand reliable sources of CWF 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.

    + University Degree (Equivalent to a U.S. Bachelors' degree) in Business Administration or a related field.

    + 2 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 small-to-medium complexity sourcing teams.

    + Adaptability required – resilient and flexible in a fast-paced environment with changing requirements

    + Strong communication skills – written and verbal

    + Strong organizational skills – project management, status/task management, and deadline tracking

    + Strong problem-solving skills – proactive, solution-oriented mindset

    + 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.

    What we offer:

    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 $95,000 to $110,000 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).

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    UL LLC has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To assure full implementation of this equal employment policy, we will take steps to assure that:

     

    Persons are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, color, age, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, religion, creed, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy, marital or familial status, or any other protected category under applicable law.