In this role, you will play a key part in supporting procurement operations by analyzing purchasing trends, streamlining order processes, and ensuring supply continuity across multiple regions. You’ll work cross-functionally to improve sourcing strategies, manage vendor relationships, and support cost-saving initiatives in a fast-paced production environment.
This is an onsite position in Schaumburg, IL with potential to extend or convert for the right candidate!
Procurement Analyst Responsibilities:
- Analyze purchasing data and generate daily performance reports to inform supply chain and procurement decisions
- Process and track purchase requisitions for raw materials, packaging, and indirect goods across assigned regions
- Resolve supply disruptions and coordinate with suppliers to identify and implement alternative sourcing options
- Respond promptly to internal and vendor inquiries, ensuring clear communication and issue resolution
- Manage returns, credits, and non-conformance issues to support cost-effective operations
- Investigate item discontinuations or shortages and propose viable product substitutions
- Maintain procurement system accuracy, ensuring up-to-date and reliable data across platforms
- Identify process improvement opportunities and collaborate on initiatives to enhance procurement efficiency and supplier performance
- Contribute to training and onboarding efforts for new team members
Procurement Analyst Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Food Science, or a related field preferred
- Experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain within the CPG, food, or manufacturing sectors strongly preferred
- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities in a fast-moving environment
- Understanding of procurement compliance, food safety standards, and supplier
Thank you,
Missy Stella
Sr. Unit Manager
LaSalle Network
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, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare 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 and 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
