Strategic Category Lead: Growth & Partnerships

Uline; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; 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 is seeking a strategic Category Manager to shape product strategy, build key vendor partnerships and guide a high-performing team. You will influence catalog and digital marketing layouts while driving profitability and data accuracy across your category.

With 7+ years in Product Management, Supply Chain, or Marketing, you will travel for tradeshows and vendor visits, collaborating with Purchasing, Creative and Quality Control to deliver competitive products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7+ years of experience in Product Management, Supply Chain or Marketing.
• Willingness to travel for tradeshows and vendor visits.

Responsibilities

• Own product sourcing, vendor selection and new product development within your assigned product category.
• Lead vendor negotiations to build successful business partnerships.
• Organize vendor visits to understand the manufacturing process and keep a pulse on market trends.
• Support the creative strategy for your product category’s catalog and digital marketing layouts.
• Make a direct impact in increasing company profitability, product quality and data accuracy.
• Build strong relationships with Uline leaders and internal teams including Purchasing, Creative and Quality Control.
• Coach and develop a team of Product Management Analysts.

Skills

Product Management

Vendor Negotiations

Team Leadership

Strategic Sourcing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Uline is seeking a strategic Category Manager to shape product strategy, build key vendor partnerships and guide a high-performing team. You will influence catalog and digital marketing layouts while driving profitability and data accuracy across your category.

With 7+ years in Product Management, Supply Chain, or Marketing, you will travel for tradeshows and vendor visits, collaborating with Purchasing, Creative and Quality Control to deliver competitive products.