Director of IT Procurement (Waukegan)

Director of IT ProcurementCorporate Headquarters12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158Shape 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 RequirementsBachelor'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 H1-B lottery.BenefitsComplete 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 PerksOn-site café and first-class fitness center with complimentary personal trainers.Over four miles of beautifully maintained walking trails.About UlineUline, 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.EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled#LI-EP1#CORP(#IN-PPITL1)#ZR-HQITOur employees make the difference and we are committed to offering exceptional benefits and perks! Explore Uline.jobs to learn more!SummaryLocation: Pleasant Prairie, WI; Milwaukee, WI; Waukegan, IL; Glenview, IL; Kenosha, WIType: Full time