Global Sourcing Associate
Corporate Headquarters
12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
Support international supplier strategy for a growing company at Uline! As a Global Sourcing Associate, you’ll help optimize Uline’s international supply chain and guide procurement of the best products for our customers!
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
Communicate with vendors on performance, product development and maintaining best-in-class quality standards.
Work with product teams and plan overseas travel to help manage vendor relationships.
Research and source new products and vendors.
Collaborate in vendor meetings and help apply Uline’s negotiation strategies to real sourcing decisions.
Develop a strong understanding of international relations and regulations, labor laws and currencies.
Support internal teams including Merchandising, Purchasing, Logistics, Compliance and Finance.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree.
3+ years of experience sourcing products from overseas factories preferred.
100% fluent in both English and Mandarin (both written and verbal).
Knowledge of Chinese and Taiwanese cultures and business practices.
Available for overseas travel up to 15% of the year.
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.
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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