Café Purchasing & Analytics Specialist

Uline; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Bonuses

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

On-site café

Fitness center

Walking trails

Job summary

Uline, a family-owned North American leader in shipping, packaging, and related materials, is seeking a Purchasing Specialist for its corporate café operations. You will manage purchasing for food, beverage, and equipment, analyze spend and trends, and build strong supplier partnerships to improve quality, value, and efficiency.

You will support strategic sourcing, oversee point-of-sale data, and work closely with cross-functional teams to drive informed decisions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2+ years in foodservice, hospitality, procurement, purchasing, or supply chain operations.
• Experience managing vendor relations and purchasing processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.
• Effective communication, analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing for food, beverage and equipment inventory that support Uline's corporate café operations.
• Analyze spending, purchasing trends, café performance and point-of-sale data to identify opportunities and recommend improvements.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships and support pricing discussions, contract reviews and vendor negotiations.
• Support strategic sourcing initiatives to enhance product quality, efficiency and overall value.
• Oversee point-of-sale systems, from setup and reporting to ensuring accurate data and insights that support business decisions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Uline, a family-owned North American leader in shipping, packaging, and related materials, is seeking a Purchasing Specialist for its corporate café operations. You will manage purchasing for food, beverage, and equipment, analyze spend and trends, and build strong supplier partnerships to improve quality, value, and efficiency.

You will support strategic sourcing, oversee point-of-sale data, and work closely with cross-functional teams to drive informed decisions.