Purchasing Specialist – Food and Beverage

Uline

. Manage purchasing for food, beverage and equipment inventory supporting Uline's corporate café operations .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing purchasing processes and vendor relationships within foodservice and hospitality sectors. Proficient in data analysis and Microsoft Excel to drive strategic sourcing initiatives and enhance operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Vendor Relations ManagementPurchasing ProcessesData AnalysisMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyFoodservice Experience

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Hard Skills

PurchasingData AnalysisPoint-Of-Sale SystemsStrategic SourcingContract Review

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationAnalytical SkillsOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Point-Of-Sale SystemsMicrosoft Excel

Industry Keywords

FoodserviceHospitalityProcurementSupply Chain Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage purchasing for food, beverage and equipment inventory supporting Uline's corporate café operations
Analyze spending, purchasing trends, café performance and point-of-sale data
Identify opportunities and recommend improvements
Build and maintain supplier relationships
Support pricing discussions, contract reviews and vendor negotiations
Support strategic sourcing initiatives to enhance product quality, efficiency and value
Oversee point-of-sale systems, including setup and reporting
Ensure accurate point-of-sale data and insights support business decisions

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent
Bachelor's degree preferred
2+ years of experience in foodservice, hospitality, procurement, purchasing, or supply chain operations
Experience managing vendor relations and purchasing processes
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and data analysis
Effective communication, analytical and organizational skills
Must complete a pre-employment hair follicle drug screening
Position is on-site

Benefits

Comp & perks

Complete health insurance coverage
401(k) with 6% employer match that starts 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