Sourcing Manager

Uline; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with 6% employer match starting

Bonuses

Paid holidays and generous PTO

Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

Uline, headquartered in Pleasant Prairie, WI, seeks an experienced Sourcing Manager to lead product sourcing initiatives, negotiate vendor contracts, and optimize our supply chain. The role involves guiding a high-performing team and working with domestic and international suppliers.

Responsibilities include vendor selection, new product development, and close collaboration with Purchasing, Marketing, and Quality Control to maintain top-tier quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 7+ years of experience directly sourcing products from domestic and overseas factories (preferred).
• High level of interpersonal, project management, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Available for international travel to tradeshows and vendor visits.

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

Sourcing

Vendor management

Negotiation

Supply chain

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Sourcing Manager

Corporate Headquarters

12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158

Are you a sharp negotiator who thrives on building strong supplier relationships, stays ahead of market trends and can balance cost, quality and speed? Uline is looking for an experienced Sourcing Manager to run product sourcing initiatives, negotiate high-stakes vendor contracts and optimize our supply chain - all while guiding a high-performing team.

Careers Packed with Potential.

Backed by 45+ years of success, Uline offers opportunities to grow your career with stability you can count on.

Position 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.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 7+ years of experience directly sourcing products from domestic and overseas factories preferred.
• High level of interpersonal, project management, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Available for international travel to tradeshows and vendor visits.

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 10,000 employees across 15 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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