Manager, Category Management Labs

UL Solutions External Career Site • Northbrook, IL

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About The Position

This role will lead the development and execution of category plans for the Labs 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 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 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 problems and take a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees