Director of IT Procurement

Corporate Headquarters, 12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158

About the role

Shape how a growing, industry-leading company invests in technology. As Director of IT Procurement, you’ll lead enterprise-wide strategy, guide a high-performing team and partner with senior leaders to drive smart, scalable decisions across Uline’s North American operations.

Uline’s 450+ person in-house tech team builds and supports the custom systems that run our business. The team owns and creates solutions that operate at scale, supporting operations from warehouse management to e-commerce.

Responsibilities

• Lead Uline’s procurement strategy and vendor performance across hardware, software, SaaS and cloud services.
• Oversee contract lifecycles, partnering with our Legal, Finance and Security teams to ensure coverage and protections.
• Provide executive insights on technology spend, market trends and vendor negotiations to inform strategic decisions.
• Continuously refine procurement processes and best practices and identify improvements that support business goals.
• Guide and develop the IT procurement team, building a positive, high-performance culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field. MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of IT procurement experience, including IT contract negotiation.
• 5+ years of experience managing teams and large vendor portfolios.
• Proven experience using procurement software and organizing procurement initiatives.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.

Uline does not participate in the H-1B lottery. All positions are on-site. Uline is a drug-free workplace; all new hires must complete a pre-employment hair follicle drug screening.

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 9,800 employees across 14 locations.