Ingredient Manager

$140,000 - $160,000 yearly
Job Category: Supply Chain
Position Type: Direct Hire / Permanent
Work Model: In Office
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Job ID: 154900
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
Additional Compensation: Bonus
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? Now Hiring: Procurement Manager | Strategic Sourcing | Supplier Partnerships | Raw Materials

Our client is looking for a results-driven Procurement Manager to take the lead on sourcing and supplier strategy across multiple categories of raw materials. This is a high-impact role that blends analytics, negotiation, and collaboration — perfect for someone who loves building relationships, optimizing costs, and making things happen.

You’ll partner closely with teams in Quality, R&D, Operations, and Marketing to ensure materials are available, compliant, and cost-effective — keeping production running smoothly and innovation moving forward.

If you’re someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and gets excited about driving efficiency, improving supplier performance, and making procurement a true business advantage, this could be your next great opportunity.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead sourcing and procurement across multiple raw material categories — ensuring quality, cost, and on-time delivery.

  • Build and manage strong supplier relationships, executing sourcing strategies that deliver results.

  • Drive RFQ/RFP processes, negotiate pricing and contract terms, and support co-manufacturing initiatives.

  • Stay ahead of market trends and cost drivers to inform smart purchasing decisions.

  • Partner with cross-functional teams to align procurement goals with broader business priorities.

  • Champion process improvements and special projects that enhance procurement efficiency and transparency.

What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field.

  • 5+ years of procurement experience, raw materials or ingredients is a MUST.

  • Strong negotiation, data analysis, and supplier management skills.

  • Comfortable in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and Microsoft Office tools.

  • Highly organized, self-motivated, and collaborative.

If you’re ready to bring your sourcing expertise to a growing, fast-moving team where your impact will be felt across the business — apply today!

Compensation: $130,000 to $150,000 + plus bonus
Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage
Thank you,

Rachel Stewart
Senior Project Manager
LaSalle Network

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LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.