Global Sourcing Associate
Uline
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Pleasant Prairie • Illinois • Wisconsin • United States
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About the role
- 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.
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.
- On-site café and first-class fitness center with complimentary personal trainers.
- Over four miles of beautifully maintained walking trails.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
sourcing productsvendor managementnegotiation strategiesinternational relationslabor lawscurrencies
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationresearchrelationship management
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree