Purchasing Specialist - Food and Beverage
About The Position
The Purchasing Specialist manages purchasing for food, beverage and equipment inventory supporting Uline’s corporate café operations. The role involves analyzing spending, purchasing trends, café performance and point-of-sale data to identify opportunities and recommend improvements; building supplier relationships; supporting pricing discussions, contract reviews and vendor negotiations; and contributing to strategic sourcing initiatives that improve quality, efficiency and value. The specialist also oversees point-of-sale systems, including setup and reporting, and helps ensure data is accurate and useful for business decisions. The position is based on-site at Uline’s Corporate Headquarters in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. Uline is a family-owned distributor with over 10,000 employees across 15 locations. New hires must complete a pre-employment hair follicle drug screening.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 2 years of experience in foodservice, hospitality, procurement, purchasing or supply chain operations.
- Experience managing vendor relations and purchasing processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.
- Effective communication, analytical and organizational skills.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage purchasing for food, beverage and equipment inventory that supports corporate café operations.
- Analyze spending, purchasing trends, café performance and point-of-sale data to identify opportunities and recommend improvements.
- Build and maintain supplier relationships and support pricing discussions, contract reviews and vendor negotiations.
- Support strategic sourcing initiatives to enhance product quality, efficiency and overall value.
- Oversee point-of-sale systems, including setup and reporting, and ensure accurate data and insights support business decisions.
Benefits
- Complete health insurance coverage.
- 401(k) with a 6% employer match starting on day one.
- Multiple bonus programs.
- Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
- Tuition Assistance Program covering professional continuing education.
- On-site café.
- First-class fitness center with complimentary personal trainers.
- Over four miles of maintained walking trails.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
