BiOptimizers

Senior Procurement Specialist – Raw Materials, Dietary Supplements

BiOptimizers

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Strategic Sourcing of Raw Materials: Proactively source and procure a wide range of raw materials for dietary supplement products, ensuring all ingredients meet defined specifications for quality, purity, and potency.
  • Supplier Identification and Qualification: Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers aligned with our commitment to quality, transparency, and ethical sourcing. Conduct thorough due diligence to ensure compliance with regulatory and brand requirements.
  • Innovation and R&D Collaboration: Support the innovation pipeline by identifying new and emerging ingredients for R&D initiatives. Partner closely with internal R&D teams and external labs to source sample materials for product development.
  • Supplier Network Development: Build and maintain a robust, high-quality supplier network within the dietary supplement industry. Develop strong, long-term vendor relationships to ensure supply continuity and scalability.
  • Negotiation and Cost Management: Lead supplier negotiations to secure competitive pricing, favorable terms, and reliable delivery schedules while maintaining quality standards. Monitor market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
  • Quality and Compliance: Partner with Quality Assurance to ensure all sourced materials comply with FDA regulations and internal standards. Manage required documentation including Certificates of Analysis (COAs), specifications, and supplier records.

Requirements

  • 5–7 years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain roles
  • Demonstrated experience sourcing raw materials within the dietary supplement, nutraceutical, or functional food industries
  • Existing network of high-quality raw material suppliers strongly preferred
  • Proven negotiation skills and experience managing supplier relationships
  • Experience collaborating cross-functionally with R&D and Quality Assurance teams
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Nutrition, Food Science, or a related field preferred
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and fully remote environment
Benefits
  • Flexible work arrangements across time zones
  • Attend required meetings
  • Communicate effectively across time zones
  • Deliver work by agreed-upon deadlines
  • Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
strategic sourcingprocurementsupplier qualificationnegotiationcost managementquality assuranceregulatory compliancedocumentation managementanalytical skillsproblem-solving
Soft skills
communicationorganizational skillscollaborationrelationship managementadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain ManagementBachelor’s degree in Business AdministrationBachelor’s degree in NutritionBachelor’s degree in Food Science