Data-Driven Café Purchasing Lead

Uline; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Bonus programs

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

On-site amenities

Job summary

Uline seeks a Purchasing Specialist to manage food, beverage and equipment inventory for its corporate café operations. You will analyze spending, negotiate with vendors, and build strong supplier partnerships to improve quality, value and efficiency.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in foodservice or procurement, strong Excel and data analytics skills, and solid communication and organizational abilities. This on-site role offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

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

Data analysis

Excel

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Uline seeks a Purchasing Specialist to manage food, beverage and equipment inventory for its corporate café operations. You will analyze spending, negotiate with vendors, and build strong supplier partnerships to improve quality, value and efficiency.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in foodservice or procurement, strong Excel and data analytics skills, and solid communication and organizational abilities. This on-site role offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.