Purchasing Lead
Job Description
Purchasing Manager | Northern Suburbs of Chicago (Hybrid)
We’re partnering with a well-established, growing manufacturer in the food & beverage industry that’s looking to bring on a Purchasing Manager to support their operations across four production sites. This position is ideal for someone with a strong background in direct materials procurement within food, CPG, or a related industry who enjoys balancing strategic sourcing with team leadership. You’ll play a critical role in supplier negotiations, contract management, and driving cost savings initiatives, while also leading and developing a purchasing team. The company is looking for a hands-on leader who can optimize spend, build sourcing strategies, and collaborate cross-functionally to support operations.
Skills and Experience Required:
• Direct materials procurement experience within food, CPG, or a related industry
• Strong background in supplier negotiations, RFPs/bidding, and contract management
• Current management experience — ability to develop and manage a purchasing team
• Track record of driving cost savings, spend optimization, and sourcing strategy
Competitive compensation and benefits:
• Target Salary range: $125 - $135K base + bonus
• Competitive benefits
• Hybrid schedule (3 days onsite in the Northern Suburbs)
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Meet Your Recruiter
Lead Supply Chain Management Recruiter
As a member of the CPS team since 2001, I am currently dedicated to placing talent in the Supply Chain Management field across the U.S. With a deep network in several manufacturing industries, we place talent experienced talent from Junior to C-Level in the following types of positions: Demand Planning, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Purchasing, Logistics, Transportation, Warehouse, Distribution and Production. The Supply Chain Recruiting team is comprised of hand-picked recruitment professionals with over 40+ years of combined recruiting experience. Our team is extremely responsive and works with the utmost level of integrity and transparency!
Additional areas of my recruiting expertise are Advertising, Marketing and Media. If you need to find a position or need to fill a position in this area, I can provide you with the proper contact information and resources to help!