Strategic Category Manager: Growth, Negotiations & Leadership

Uline; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with 6% employer match

Bonuses

Paid holidays and generous paid time 0

Tuition Assistance Program

On-site café and fitness center

Walking trails

Job summary

Uline is seeking a Category Manager to shape product strategy, build key vendor partnerships and guide a high‑performing team. You’ll drive growth by identifying market trends and inspiring cross‑functional collaboration across Purchasing, Creative and Quality Control.

This on‑site role involves travel for tradeshows and vendor visits, with opportunities to influence catalog development and digital marketing layouts while improving profitability and data accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 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 manufacturing processes and market trends.
• Support the creative strategy for 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

Leadership

Vendor relations

Strategic thinking

Market analysis

Team coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Uline is seeking a Category Manager to shape product strategy, build key vendor partnerships and guide a high‑performing team. You’ll drive growth by identifying market trends and inspiring cross‑functional collaboration across Purchasing, Creative and Quality Control.

This on‑site role involves travel for tradeshows and vendor visits, with opportunities to influence catalog development and digital marketing layouts while improving profitability and data accuracy.