
Director of IT Procurement
Required skills
- IT procurement
- IT contract negotiation
- team management
- vendor portfolios
- procurement software
- negotiation
- analytical skills
- hardware
- SaaS
- cloud services
Nice to have
- cloud services procurement
Role summary
Uline seeks a Director of IT Procurement to lead enterprise-wide technology investment strategy, manage a team, and partner with senior leaders. This role oversees IT procurement strategy and vendor performance for hardware, software, SaaS, and cloud services, managing contract lifecycles and providing executive insights on technology spend and market trends. The Director will refine procurement processes, identify improvements, and develop the IT procurement team to foster a high-performance culture. The position requires a Bachelor's degree, 10+ years of IT procurement experience including contract negotiation, and 5+ years of team and vendor portfolio management.
Director of IT Procurement
Corporate Headquarters
12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
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.
Why IT at Uline?
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.
Position 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.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field. MBA preferred.
- 10+ years of IT procurement experience, including IT contract neogtitaiton.
- 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.
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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