Global Sourcing Manager: Negotiations, Vendors & Team Leadership

Uline; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Bonus programs

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

On-site café

Fitness center

Job summary

Uline, a leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials, is seeking an experienced Sourcing Manager to run product sourcing initiatives, negotiate vendor contracts and optimize our supply chain. You will oversee cross-functional collaboration with Purchasing, Marketing, and Quality Control to maintain top-quality products and speed to market.

You will lead a high-performing team, engage with domestic and international vendors, and drive cost, quality, and delivery

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7+ years of direct product sourcing experience.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Own product sourcing, vendor selection and new product development for your assigned category.
• Lead meetings and negotiations with domestic and international vendors for Uline product lines to support successful partnerships.
• Communicate with vendors on performance, product development and maintaining best-in-class quality standards.
• Build strong relationships with Uline leaders and internal teams including Purchasing, Marketing and Quality Control.
• Coach and develop a team of Product Management Analysts.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Vendor relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Uline, a leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials, is seeking an experienced Sourcing Manager to run product sourcing initiatives, negotiate vendor contracts and optimize our supply chain. You will oversee cross-functional collaboration with Purchasing, Marketing, and Quality Control to maintain top-quality products and speed to market.

You will lead a high-performing team, engage with domestic and international vendors, and drive cost, quality, and delivery