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The Sourcing Manager manages product sourcing, negotiates vendor contracts, optimizes supply chain operations, and leads a team to maintain high-quality standards and supplier relationships.
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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 9,000 employees across 14 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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