Experienced Raw Material Sourcer – Sport Nutrition Powders

Posted 4 weeks ago

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Summary

Description: Seeking a seasoned raw material sourcing specialist with direct experience procuring organic ingredients for sport nutrition powder formulations. Scope of Work: Review proprietary formulas and identify required raw materials Source qualified suppliers for organic powder ingredients (proteins, amino acids, etc.) Vet suppliers for quality certifications (USDA Organic, GMP, third-party tested) Initiate contact, negotiate pricing, and obtain samples Manage procurement through initial order fulfillment Requirements: Proven track record sourcing raw materials for sports nutrition or supplement manufacturing Established relationships with domestic and/or international ingredient suppliers Familiarity with organic certification requirements and regulatory compliance (FDA, cGMP) Strong negotiation skills and ability to secure competitive pricing at various MOQs References or portfolio demonstrating prior sourcing work in the nutraceutical space Not a fit if you lack hands-on experience in supplement ingredient procurement or are primarily a generalist virtual assistant. To Apply: Briefly describe your sourcing experience in the sports nutrition or supplement industry, name two to three types of suppliers you've worked with, and confirm your availability to begin within one week.

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
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  • 1-3 months
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  • $50.00

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Buying
Food & Beverage
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  • Last viewed by client:3 weeks ago
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About the client
Member since Feb 22, 2018
  • United States
    Ojai12:29 AM
  • $465K total spent
    37 hires, 13 active
  • 9,762 hours
  • Mid-sized company (10-99 people)

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