Director of IT Procurement

Uline; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Bonus programs

Paid holidays and PTO

Tuition Assistance Program

On-site café and fitness center

Walking trails

Job summary

Uline, a leading distributor of shipping and packaging materials, seeks a Director of IT Procurement to shape enterprise-wide strategy and lead a high-performing team across North America.

You will partner with senior leaders to drive smart, scalable decisions, oversee vendor performance, and guide negotiations across hardware, software, SaaS and cloud services, while developing a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field is required.
• MBA is preferred for senior leadership and strategic oversight.
• 10+ years IT procurement experience with contract negotiations.
• 5+ years leading teams and managing large vendor portfolios.
• Proven ability to use procurement software and drive initiatives.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT procurement strategy across hardware, software, SaaS and cloud services.
• Oversee contract lifecycles with Legal, Finance and Security teams.
• Provide executive insights on technology spend and vendor negotiations.
• Refine procurement processes to support business goals.
• Develop and guide the IT procurement team toward high performance.

Skills

IT procurement

Vendor management

Negotiation

Team leadership

Procurement software

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

MBA preferred

Job description

Corporate Headquarters

12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158

Shape how a growing, industry-leading company invests in technology. As Director of IT Procurement, you’ll lead enterprise-wide strategy, guide a high-performing team and partner with senior leaders to drive smart, scalable decisions across Uline’s North American operations.

Why IT at Uline?

Uline’s 450+ person in-house tech team builds and supports the custom systems that run our business. The team owns and creates solutions that operate at scale, supporting operations from warehouse management to e-commerce.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead Uline’s procurement strategy and vendor performance across hardware, software, SaaS and cloud services.
• Oversee contract lifecycles, partnering with our Legal, Finance and Security teams to ensure coverage and protections.
• Provide executive insights on technology spend, market trends and vendor negotiations to inform strategic decisions.
• Continuously refine procurement processes and best practices and identify improvements that support business goals.
• Guide and develop the IT procurement team, building a positive, high-performance culture.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field. MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of IT procurement experience, including IT contract neogtitaiton.
• 5+ years of experience managing teams and large vendor portfolios.
• Proven experience using procurement software and organizing procurement initiatives.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Uline does not participate in the H-1B lottery.

Benefits

• Complete health insurance coverage and 401(k) with 6% employer match that starts day one!
• Multiple bonus programs.
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
• Tuition Assistance Program that covers professional continuing education.

Employee Perks

• On-site café and first-class fitness center with complimentary personal trainers.
• Over four miles of beautifully maintained walking trails.

About Uline

Uline, a family-owned company, is North America’s leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials with over 9,800 employees across 14 locations.

Uline is a drug-free workplace. All new hires must complete a pre-employment hair follicle drug screening. All positions are on-site.

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled

#CORP

(#IN-PPITL1)

#ZR-HQIT

Explore https://www.uline.jobs/#working-here_blankUline.jobs to learn more!