Global Strategic Sourcing Manager, Capital Projects

This role is hybrid on-site at our Northbrook, IL corporate office (3) days a week 

The Project Sourcing Manager for Capital Equipment is responsible for the strategic sourcing, negotiation, and procurement of large-scale capital equipment for construction and infrastructure projects in the Lab space. This role ensures the timely and cost-effective procurement of lab specific complex mechanical and electrical equipment. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in project-based procurement, Electrical and mechanical assemblies , and contract negotiation in an industrial setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies for capital equipment aligned with project timelines and budgets.
  • Lead competitive bidding processes (RFI/RFP/RFQ) and evaluate supplier proposals.
  • Manage supplier selection, qualification, and onboarding processes.
• Project Coordination
  • Collaborate with project managers, engineers,  construction, facilities team to deliver to each project milestone.
  • Escalate risks as discovered with a plan and cross functional consensus
  • Act as the primary point of contact between Supplier and project team for the capital equipment.
• Contract Management
  • Negotiate Standard contractual terms with the supplier including commercial terms, warranties, payment terms, and delivery clauses for major equipment purchases.
  • Negotiate project specific SOW and terms to implement project specific milestones.
  • Work with legal and compliance teams to ensure contract adherence and risk mitigation.
  • Maintain contract documentation and track supplier performance.
• Cost Control & Optimization
  • Using TCO model drive cost savings through value engineering, volume leverage, and alternative sourcing strategies.
  • Identify opportunities for standardization of equipment across multiple projects in multiple regions if applicable
• Supplier Relationship Management
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers .
  • Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues related to quality, delays, or non-compliance.
  • Conduct supplier audits and performance reviews as required.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, Information Technology, Supply Management, or related field, CPSM certification a plus.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in developing and executing category strategies in purchasing of goods and services to support lab build, expansion and operations. 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.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and able to navigate in times of uncertainty, prioritize, and manage expectations. 
• Ability to take a hands-on approach to analyze and interpret spend data is support of sourcing initiatives and UL Solutions 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.