Strategic Sourcing Leader — Global Vendor Partnerships

Uline Inc.; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Bonus programs

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

On-site café

Fitness center

Walking trails

Job summary

Uline, a leading North American distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials, is seeking a Sourcing Manager at our Corporate Headquarters in Pleasant Prairie, WI. You will run product sourcing initiatives, negotiate high-stakes vendor contracts, and optimize the supply chain while guiding a high-performing team.

Minimum requirements include a Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of direct sourcing experience; you must excel in negotiation, analytics and stakeholder collaboration, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7+ years of experience directly sourcing products from domestic and overseas factories preferred.
• High level of interpersonal, project management, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally for 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.
• Communicate with vendors on performance, product development and 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

Negotiation

Vendor management

Strategic sourcing

Team leadership

Project management

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Uline, a leading North American distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials, is seeking a Sourcing Manager at our Corporate Headquarters in Pleasant Prairie, WI. You will run product sourcing initiatives, negotiate high-stakes vendor contracts, and optimize the supply chain while guiding a high-performing team.

Minimum requirements include a Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of direct sourcing experience; you must excel in negotiation, analytics and stakeholder collaboration, and