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We’re growing our team and building something great. This new role supports Global Strategic Sourcing, and will lead the development and execution of category plans for across the UL Solutions enterprise as it relates to IT software, hardware and services – with a primary focus on North America. The category manager of this area will be responsible for implementing a range of initiatives to support UL and Global Sourcing objectives.

+ 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.

+ 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.

What you’ll experience working for ULS

UL Solutions has been pioneering change since 1894 and we’re still leading the way. From day one, we’ve blazed a trail protecting the planet and everyone on it. Our teams have influenced billions of products, plus services, software offerings and more. We break things, burn things and blow things up. All in the name of safety science.

That’s where you come in — because none of it could happen without you. It takes passion to protect people, problem-solving to safeguard personal data and conviction to make the world a more sustainable place. It takes bold ideas and brilliant minds to build a better world for future generations across the globe.

This is more than a job. It’s a calling. A passion to use our expertise and play our part in creating a more secure, sustainable world today — and tomorrow. As a member of our safety science community, you’ll use your ideas, your energy and your ambition to innovate, challenge and ultimately, help create a safer world.

Everyone here is unique. But we’re also a global community, working together to help create a safer world. Join UL Solutions and you can connect with the brightest minds in the business, all bringing their distinct perspectives and diverse backgrounds together to deliver real change.

Empowering our customers to keep the world safe means thinking ahead. It means investing in training and empowering our people to learn and innovate. At UL Solutions, we help build a better future — one where everyone benefits.

Join UL Solutions to be at the center of safety. To learn more about us and the work we do, visit  UL.com

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 $100,000 to $130,000 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 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).

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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.