Director of IT Procurement

Uline; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Bonuses

Paid holidays and PTO

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Uline is seeking a Director of IT Procurement to shape enterprise-wide strategy for North American operations. You will guide a high-performing team and partner with senior leaders to drive smart, scalable decisions across hardware, software, SaaS and cloud services.

Responsibilities include overseeing contract lifecycles, delivering executive spend insights, and refining procurement processes to support business goals. The role requires 10+ years in IT procurement and strong negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Business, Supply Chain or related field; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years IT procurement experience, including IT contract negotiation.
• 5+ years of leadership and vendor portfolio management.
• Experience with procurement software and running procurement initiatives.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Uline does not participate in the H-1B lottery.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT procurement strategy and vendor performance across hardware, software, SaaS and cloud services.
• Oversee contract lifecycles with Legal, Finance and Security.
• Provide executive insights on technology spend, market trends and vendor negotiations.
• Refine procurement processes and best practices to support business goals.
• Develop the IT procurement team and foster a high-performance culture.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Business or Supply Chain

MBA preferred

Tools

Procurement software

Spend analysis tools

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.

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