Global Sourcing Associate

Role Overview

• 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.