Café Purchasing & Supply Chain Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match (6%)

Paid holidays and PTO

Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

Uline is seeking a Purchasing Specialist for its corporate café operations in Pleasant Prairie, WI. You will manage purchasing for food, beverages, and equipment, analyze spend trends, and build strong supplier partnerships to improve quality, value, and efficiency.

This role supports strategic sourcing and data-driven decisions across café operations. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in foodservice or procurement, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication and organizational abilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience 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

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Vendor management

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

Uline is seeking a Purchasing Specialist for its corporate café operations in Pleasant Prairie, WI. You will manage purchasing for food, beverages, and equipment, analyze spend trends, and build strong supplier partnerships to improve quality, value, and efficiency.

This role supports strategic sourcing and data-driven decisions across café operations. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in foodservice or procurement, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication and organizational abilities.