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Director of IT Procurement

Uline · IL · Full time

Posted Sep 23, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about the hardest software contract you negotiated. What did you give up, and what did you hold firm on?

What they are checking: Their real negotiating record, including knowing which terms matter most and which can be traded.

Tell me about a procurement process you changed that made things faster for the business without losing control.

What they are checking: Whether they can improve process in ways the business feels, since slow procurement pushes people to work around it.

How have you developed people on your procurement team? Give me an example of someone you helped grow.

What they are checking: Whether they invest in their team's skills or keep the hardest negotiations to themselves.

What would you do

Cloud spend has grown 40 percent in a year and leaders want to know why. How would you dig into it and what would you bring them?

What they are checking: Their ability to explain technology spend in business terms and find real savings, not just report a bigger number.

Uline's tech team builds many custom systems. How does buying for a builder culture differ from buying for a company that mostly buys off the shelf?

What they are checking: Whether they understand how to support engineers who often prefer building, without blocking them or overbuying tools.

A major vendor announces a large price increase at renewal, and moving away would be painful. What is your approach?

What they are checking: How they create leverage when switching costs are high, using timing, alternatives, volume and contract terms.

About the work

Walk me through how you would build an IT procurement strategy that covers hardware, software, SaaS and cloud for a company with a large in-house tech team.

What they are checking: Whether they can set a coherent strategy across very different buying categories rather than treat each purchase on its own.

How do you work with Legal, Finance and Security on a new SaaS contract so nothing important gets missed?

What they are checking: Whether they manage the contract lifecycle as a team effort, with clear roles for data protection, liability and cost review.

How do you measure vendor performance after the contract is signed, and what do you do when a vendor falls short?

What they are checking: Whether they manage vendors over the full term instead of only paying attention at signing and renewal.

What market trends in software licensing or cloud pricing are you watching right now, and how would they affect a company like Uline?

What they are checking: Whether they stay current enough to give executives useful insight about where technology costs are heading.

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The full job description

As published by Uline.

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. EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled #LI-EP1 #CORP (#IN-PPITL1) #ZR-HQIT Our employees make the difference and we are committed to offering exceptional benefits and perks! Explore Uline.jobs to learn more!

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