Strategic Category Manager — Growth & Vendor Partnerships

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays and paid time off

On-site amenities

Job summary

Uline is seeking a Category Manager in Wisconsin to drive product strategy, build key vendor partnerships, and guide a high-performing team. You will influence profitability and quality through sourcing, development, and market trend insights.

The role requires leading cross-functional collaboration with Purchasing, Creative, and Quality Control, traveling for tradeshows, and developing the product catalog and marketing layouts.

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 monitor market trends.
• Support the creative strategy for your product category’s catalog and digital marketing layouts.
• Increase 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

Vendor negotiations

Team leadership

Sourcing

Product development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Uline is seeking a Category Manager in Wisconsin to drive product strategy, build key vendor partnerships, and guide a high-performing team. You will influence profitability and quality through sourcing, development, and market trend insights.

The role requires leading cross-functional collaboration with Purchasing, Creative, and Quality Control, traveling for tradeshows, and developing the product catalog and marketing layouts.