Category Manager

Job overview

The Category Manager role is an onsite position based in Lake Villa, IL. Compensation is not specified for this role, which supports the product management department at Uline, a leading distributor of shipping and industrial materials. This role exists to shape product strategy, build vendor partnerships, and drive business growth. The manager will oversee sourcing, vendor selection, and creative marketing strategy to increase profitability and product quality.

What you'll do

• Own product sourcing and vendor selection.
• Lead vendor negotiations.
• Organize vendor visits.
• Support creative strategy for catalogs.
• Build relationships with internal teams.
• Coach and develop Product Management Analysts.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

lake villa il

uline

category management

product strategy

vendor relations

onsite

supply chain

marketing

no on-call

drug-free workplace

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Complete health insurance, 401(k) with 6% match, paid holidays, generous PTO, tuition assistance, on-site fitness center.

Why this role

Family-owned company with 45+ years of stability, on-site fitness center, and tuition assistance.

About the employer

Uline, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices. Sector: 55.