Laboratory Procurement Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to join our Laboratory Support Team. This role is fully onsite Monday-Friday at our Northbrook, IL location.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responds to user requests to procure items for use in the laboratory such as materials/supplies, test equipment, services, etc.
• May be required to hand-deliver purchased items to various laboratories throughout the buildings.
• Interface with finance departments such as Sourcing, Payables, etc.
• May be responsible for the management of various vendor accounts.
• Assists in developing annual budgetary goals, capital expenditure budget for laboratory equipment, and tactical plans for the assigned laboratory section.
• Operates a computer to extract/input readily available information and to use available software.
• Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
• Read and follow the UL Standards of Business Conduct, and follow all physical and digital security practices
• Performs other duties as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in purchasing, procurement, or similar preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively adapt actions through preparation and contingency plans.
• Communicates effectively in written and oral form.
• Ability to work with internal and external teams.
• Follows instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
• Is a highly trusted, direct, and truthful individual.
• Ability to compose routine reports and business correspondence.

What you'll experience working at UL:

• Mission: For UL, corporate and social responsibility isn't new. Making the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place has been our business model for the last 125 years and is deeply engrained in everything we do.
• People: Ask any UL employee what they love most about working here, and you'll almost always hear, "the people." Going beyond what is possible is the standard at UL. We're able to deliver the best because we employ the best.
• Interesting work: Every day is different for us here as we eagerly anticipate the next innovation that our customers' create. We're inspired to take on the challenge that will transform how people live, work and play. And as a global company, in many roles, you will get international experience working with colleagues around the world.
• Grow & achieve: We learn, work and grow together with targeted development, reward and recognition programs as well as our very own UL University that offers extensive training programs for employees at all stages, including a technical training track for applicable roles.
• Total Rewards: In the US, we provide lots of great benefits for our employees are their families. From Volunteer Days off to 401k match and retirement contribution benefits to flexible work location & schedule options we look to support our employees no matter what stage in life they are experiencing.

Learn More:
Curious? To learn more about us and the work we do, visit our company page www.UL.com
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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.
ABOUT THE TEAM
UL Solutions operates over 300 laboratories across 29 countries. UL Solutions ' laboratories are positioned to meet the needs of our global customer base either through large centers of excellence with vast capabilities and capacities or through strategically located laboratories focused on the needs of more local or regional customers. Our diverse laboratories provides industry-leading testing capabilities and test everything form the latest smartphone technologies to the most foundational products, such as concrete blocks.