Senior Purchasing Specialist

• Big Bend, WI (Hybrid – 3 days onsite / 2 days remote after training)

Compensation: $80,000 to $90,000

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k match.

About The Opportunity

Our client, a growing manufacturer in the food and ingredients space, is seeking a Senior Purchasing Specialist to support procurement and sourcing operations. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the timely and cost-effective supply of raw materials, packaging, and operational goods to support production and business growth.

This is a highly collaborative position, partnering with Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, R&D, and Finance teams to maintain strong supplier relationships, ensure compliance, and drive continuous improvement across procurement processes.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

• Source and procure raw materials, ingredients, and packaging components
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and supplier agreements to optimize cost and service levels
• Identify and onboard new suppliers to strengthen supply chain resilience
• Develop sourcing strategies for key categories

Supplier Management

• Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships
• Monitor supplier performance across quality, delivery, and cost metrics
• Address supply disruptions, pricing changes, and quality concerns
• Support supplier reviews and improvement initiatives

Inventory & Supply Planning

• Partner with planning and operations teams to maintain optimal inventory levels
• Align purchasing activity with demand forecasts and production schedules
• Manage purchase orders and track deliveries to ensure on-time fulfillment

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with Quality and Regulatory teams to ensure materials meet compliance standards
• Support R&D with sourcing for new product development or alternative materials
• Partner with Finance to track spend, variances, and cost-saving opportunities

Cost Optimization & Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives through sourcing strategies and supplier consolidation
• Analyze procurement data to improve efficiency and supplier performance
• Contribute to broader supply chain improvement initiatives

Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain accurate supplier documentation, specifications, and purchasing records
• Ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements
• Support supplier audits and qualification processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Food Science, or a related field
• 5–8+ years of purchasing or procurement experience, ideally within food manufacturing or ingredients
• Experience sourcing raw materials, ingredients, or packaging
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Familiarity with contract management and cost analysis
• Knowledge of food safety and regulatory standards is a plus
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and purchasing tools
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

What’s Offered

• Hybrid work schedule (3 days in-office, 2 days remote after onboarding/training)
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment
• High-impact role with visibility across multiple business functions
• Competitive compensation and career growth potential

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.

LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends, hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here: View a full list of our benefits here.

All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.