Strategic Category Manager — Sourcing, Partnerships & Growth

Uline; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Bonus programs

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

On-site café

Fitness center

Walking trails

Job summary

Uline seeks a strategic Category Manager to drive product strategy, build key vendor partnerships, and guide a high-performing team. You will influence profitability, quality, and data integrity across the catalog and digital layouts, while traveling for tradeshows and vendor visits.

This is a non-technical, on-site leadership role at Uline with 45+ years of success and strong growth potential. Join a stable, family-owned company known for employee-focused benefits.

Qualifications

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

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

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Vendor negotiations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Uline seeks a strategic Category Manager to drive product strategy, build key vendor partnerships, and guide a high-performing team. You will influence profitability, quality, and data integrity across the catalog and digital layouts, while traveling for tradeshows and vendor visits.

This is a non-technical, on-site leadership role at Uline with 45+ years of success and strong growth potential. Join a stable, family-owned company known for employee-focused benefits.