Director, Strategic Sourcing

Director of Strategic Sourcing $170000 - $200000 per year | South Salt Lake, UT | On-site | Permanent Director of Strategic Sourcing | Nutraceutical Manufacturing | Strategic Procurement | Supplier Development A bit about us: Founded nearly 20 years ago and based in Salt Lake City, Utah, we are a rapidly growing nutraceutical manufacturer dedicated to developing high-quality health and wellness products. We combine innovation, quality, and operational excellence to support customers worldwide while investing heavily in our people, supplier partnerships, and continuous improvement. Our collaborative culture empowers leaders to make a measurable impact across procurement, operations, and the overall supply chain. Why join us? Why Join Us? 20% Annual Bonus Opportunity Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401(k) Match Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays Join a rapidly growing nutraceutical manufacturer Opportunity to build and influence strategic sourcing initiatives Highly collaborative leadership environment Significant impact on supplier strategy and company growth Job Details Key Responsibilities and Duties Develop and execute company-wide strategic sourcing strategies. Lead procurement activities for raw materials, packaging, and manufacturing components. Identify, evaluate, qualify, and negotiate with suppliers. Negotiate contracts, pricing, and long-term supplier agreements. Develop sourcing metrics, KPIs, SOPs, business reviews, and reporting. Optimize procurement processes to reduce lead times and inventory costs. Identify and mitigate supply chain risks. Develop contingency sourcing strategies. Partner with Quality to ensure supplier compliance and product quality. Lead supplier evaluation, audits, and performance management. Drive supplier innovation and continuous improvement. Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives. Perform market research and monitor industry trends. Collaborate with Manufacturing, R&D, Finance, Regulatory Affairs, and Quality. Track procurement KPIs and supplier performance metrics. Lead, mentor, and develop the procurement team. Drive continuous improvement across sourcing systems and procurement processes. Qualifications Needed Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred. Minimum 5-8 years of strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain leadership experience. Experience within the nutraceutical, dietary supplement, pharmaceutical, or highly regulated manufacturing industry preferred. Strong experience negotiating supplier contracts and strategic agreements. Proven experience leading supplier management programs. Strong background developing strategic sourcing initiatives. Experience driving measurable cost savings. Strong analytical and business analysis skills. Experience optimizing supply chain performance. Proven leadership experience managing and developing procurement teams. Knowledge of quality systems and regulatory requirements related to nutraceutical or dietary supplement manufacturing preferred. ERP procurement experience (Oracle preferred). Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency. Excellent communication, relationship-building, and cross-functional leadership skills. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. #J-18808-Ljbffr