Procurement Specialist

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

• This position requires knowledge of supplier onboarding, system integration, market analysis, TCO usage, RFQ/RFI capability.
• Owns strategic sourcing process in 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 supplier relationships, managing supplier expectations and building supplier relationships.
• Recognized as an industry and product expert in the assigned commodities.
• This includes keeping up to date on new products and materials and managing the introduction of said items in an economically advantageous way for UL.
• Maintain, re-evaluate, and expand reliable sources of 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.

Qualifications:

• 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 medium complexity sourcing teams.
• 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 $76,000 to $80,000 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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