Sourcing Manager
Corporate Headquarters
12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
Are you a sharp negotiator who thrives on building strong supplier relationships, stays ahead of market trends and can balance cost, quality and speed? Uline is looking for an experienced Sourcing Manager to run product sourcing initiatives, negotiate high-stakes vendor contracts and optimize our supply chain - all while guiding a high-performing team.
Careers Packed with Potential. Backed by 45+ years of success, Uline offers opportunities to grow your career with stability you can count on.
Position 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 to support successful partnerships.
Communicate with vendors on performance, product development and maintaining best-in-class 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.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree.
7+ years of experience directly sourcing products from domestic and overseas factories preferred.
High level of interpersonal, project management, negotiation and analytical skills.
Available for international travel to tradeshows and vendor visits.
Benefits
Complete health insurance coverage and 401(k) with 6% employer match that starts day one!
Multiple bonus programs.
Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
Tuition Assistance Program that covers professional continuing education.
Employee Perks
On-site café and first-class fitness center with complimentary personal trainers.
Over four miles of beautifully maintained walking trails.
About Uline
Uline, a family-owned company, is North America’s leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials with over 10,000 employees across 15 locations.
Uline is a drug-free workplace. All new hires must complete a pre-employment hair follicle drug screening. All positions are on-site.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 7+ years of experience directly sourcing products from domestic and overseas factories
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Project management skills
- Negotiation skills
- Analytical skills
- Availability for international travel to trade shows and vendor visits
Uline Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Uline and has not been reviewed or approved by Uline.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive for warehouse and corporate roles, often viewed as fair or above average. Compensation is widely seen as a strong point even as workloads can be demanding.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Profit-sharing, annual bonuses, and performance raises are highlighted as meaningful additions to base pay. These incentives are portrayed as substantial and consistent contributors to total compensation.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive and affordable, supported by offerings like medical coverage, flexible spending accounts, and an employee assistance program. Wellness resources and on-site amenities further reinforce the benefits depth at some locations.
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What We Do
Uline is North America's leading distributor of shipping, packaging and industrial supplies. Our family-owned company is committed to providing businesses with the highest quality, in-stock products and an exceptional customer experience. Uline’s dedicated team of employees make this possible, working together to ensure fast, reliable delivery and legendary customer service
