Overview:   UES is a privately held, rapidly growing engineering and consulting firm with nearly six decades of experience in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, building code compliance, threshold inspections and environmental consulting. With more than 3,800 professionals across 80+ branches in high growth markets in the U.S., UES consults on projects of all sizes for public and private clients in industries ranging from transportation and healthcare to commercial, residential, and education.
Experienced and proven, UES is considered a pioneer of the industry and stands at the forefront of emerging technology and best practices. Our work includes public and private clients, as well as public-private partnerships, and consists of projects ranging from transportation and infrastructure to aviation and aerospace. Our engineers, geologists, certified inspectors, scientists, and drillers offer an unwavering commitment to excellence, approaching each project with the knowledge that precision, professionalism, and creative solutions are what drive success and cultivate enduring client relationships. As UES continues to grow, it’s critical that we have a defined set of values that guide us like a north star. These values need to demonstrate who we are as a company and what we believe. STRIVE stands for Safety, Teamwork, Responsiveness, Integrity, Value, and Excellence. 
About The Role: The IT Procurement Specialist is a vital role in the center of all things in the Technology department. This highly organized multitasker will have the opportunity to create and maintain a purchasing program with processes, policies, and inventory management that extend across the nation of UES’s offices. Responsibilities: Maintain an Information Technology asset management system, ensuring that all assets are recorded and updated/removed when required Build processes and procedures that track invoices and stock that others in the department can follow to ensure accurate and timely processing of orders and payment to vendors Purchase hardware/software following agreed-upon procedures with guidance from technology department leadership Manage invoices for all hardware, software, and service purchases, including recurring invoices for telecom, copiers, postage equipment, and software subscriptions. Reconcile purchases, received assets to invoices Obtain hardware/software quotes on behalf of users and other IT team members. Accept incoming work requests via e-mail and IT Ticketing system Compile and publish inventory information, spending, and other cost allocation to other business units. Ship hardware assets to other UES offices, occasionally include dropping off boxes at standard shipping companies for high priority requests Vendor management Qualifications: Good communication skills – comfortable working with individual contributors through senior management Strong organizational skills with a good natural sense of project management and prioritization Experience maintaining vendor relationships High school education or equivalent (GED) Fantastic computer & data entry skills Valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record Ability to manage MS Excel imports, exports, and extractions from 3rd party platforms Basic MS Excel formula and vLookup management Project Management Education / Certification Who We Are:   UES provides essential engineering services for some of the most prominent and significant projects in the nation. Our team members, from our drillers to administrative staff, contribute directly to projects that transform communities. With some of the greatest talent in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Code Compliance, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Building Envelope, we are committed to delivering groundbreaking solutions for our clients. At the core of our success is our team members who make it all possible. We know that the projects we deliver are only as good as our people, which is why we offer enriching opportunities for career growth at every level.   Growing in ExcellenceAs the #1 fastest growing AEC firm on The Zweig Group's Hot Firm list in 2021, UES is poised to lead our industry into the future. As we evolve from a one-man operation to a company spanning 75 branches and 3,500 employees, we’re looking for enthusiastic talent to launch their careers and grow along with us.  Why Work at UES?We value the individual contributions of our employees, and we show this through providing great benefits. Please ask your recruiter what benefits plans apply to you.  Check out our website: Follow us on social media:  |  |  |  | #GroundedInExcellence
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Universal Engineering Sciences is a Drug-Free Workplace. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.