Senior IT Purchasing Lead - Data-Driven Savings & Vendors

Uline; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Bonus programs

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

On-site cafe

Fitness center

Job summary

Uline, a family-owned leader in shipping and packaging, is seeking a Senior IT Purchasing Specialist to own IT procurement strategy and vendor partnerships across North America.

Use data and market insight to optimize spend, guide sourcing decisions and ensure our teams have the technology they need to succeed. The role sits in a robust in-house IT team delivering scale across operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Information Technology or related field.
• 5+ years in purchasing, vendor relations and contract negotiations.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills.
• Uline does not participate in the H1-B lottery.

Responsibilities

• Own procurement strategy for IT hardware, software and services, aligning sourcing decisions with business goals.
• Lead vendor relationships, including negotiations, contract optimization and performance management.
• Analyze technology spend and market trends, leveraging reporting and dashboards to inform sourcing strategy and drive cost savings.
• Oversee and continuously improve procurement processes, including purchase order workflows, to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Partner with IT and business leaders across North America to align purchasing priorities and influence decisions through data-driven insights.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Vendor relations

Data analysis

Negotiations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, IT

Tools

BI dashboards

ERP systems

Job description

Uline, a family-owned leader in shipping and packaging, is seeking a Senior IT Purchasing Specialist to own IT procurement strategy and vendor partnerships across North America.

Use data and market insight to optimize spend, guide sourcing decisions and ensure our teams have the technology they need to succeed. The role sits in a robust in-house IT team delivering scale across operations.