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!
Better together! This position is on-site, and we are looking for people who share our passion.
Position Responsibilities
- Collaborate with product teams in managing overseas vendor relationships for Uline product lines.
- Communicate with vendors on performance, product development and maintaining best-in-class quality standards.
- Research and source new products and vendors.
- Participate in vendor meetings and apply Uline's negotiation strategies.
- Support planning for overseas travel and factory visits.
- Develop a strong understanding of overseas EPA regulations, labor laws and currencies.
- Partner with internal teams including Merchandising, Purchasing, Logistics, Compliance and Accounts Payable.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 3+ years of experience directly 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 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 9,000 employees across 13 locations.
Uline is a drug-free workplace.
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