Associate Category Manager - Ingredients (56607)

Associate Category Manager - Ingredients

Radecki - City of Industry, CA 91748

Overview

Salary Range $78,000.00 - $95,000.00 Salary Position Type Full Time Education Level High School/GED

Description

Founded in 1993, SIRIO is a leading global nutraceutical solution provider with extensive expertise in an array of delivery formats, including gummies, softgels, capsules, tablets, powders, functional beverages, probiotics, and other innovative dosage forms. The company is one of the world's largest providers of soft gel and gummy solutions.

Driven by over 300 scientists across five global R&D centers, SIRIO transforms potent ingredients into effective, consumer-friendly products. SIRIO operates seven state-of-the-art manufacturing sites delivering "global resources, local delivery" to partners in more than 50 countries.

In 2023, SIRIO acquired Best Formulations, further solidifying its position as a premier global nutraceutical solution provider, and significantly enhancing its manufacturing capabilities and capacity, with a notable focus on bolstering its presence currently as Sirio Americas California, LLC.

About the role:

We are a trusted partner to our customers when it comes to innovation and have one of the strongest R&D, product formulation and technical teams in the industry. We are recognized as the leader in plant-based softgel innovation and our ability to encapsulate difficult formulas. We seek out innovation across our entire business and pass that knowledge and expertise to our customers.

As an Associate Catergory Manager- Ingredients, you will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing supplier relationships for ingredient raw materials critical to the production of dietary supplements and nutraceutical products. This role ensures that the company secures the best possible cost, quality, and service levels from suppliers while maintaining compliance with industry regulations and company standards. This position sits within the Sourcing department and operates in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that requires strong independent judgment, the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and a willingness to learn quickly as market conditions and business needs evolve. The role works closely with Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Research and Development, Finance, and Sales to support ingredient sourcing decisions, cost analysis, new product timelines, and cross-functional alignment across the business.

How will you contribute:

• Develop and implement category sourcing strategies that align with business objectives and cost-saving initiatives.
• Identify and evaluate potential ingredient suppliers based on quality, cost, reliability, regulatory compliance, and country-of-origin considerations to build a qualified and resilient supply base.
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing agreements to optimize cost savings and supplier performance.
• Monitor supplier performance through key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop corrective action plans when necessary.
• Conduct ongoing market intelligence to track commodity trends, raw material pricing movements, and supply chain risks across assigned ingredient categories.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Research and Development, Finance, and Sales to support ingredient-related decisions, new product development timelines, cost inquiries, and customer-facing requirements.
• Manage risks associated with supply chain disruptions, including developing contingency plans and maintaining backup sourcing options to protect continuity of supply.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date sourcing documentation, supplier records, and compliance reports.
• Manage the end-to-enf RFQ process for ingredient raw materials, including issuing quote requests, following up with suppliers, evaluating responses, and communicating timelines and outcomes back to internal teams such as Customer Service, R&D, and Sales within agreed turnaround windows.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, certifications, and industry standards, including FDA, cGMP, and other relevant guidelines.
• Utilize sourcing tools, databases, and ERP systems to track procurement activities and generate reports.
• Assist in supplier audits and ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Lead the new supplier onboarding process for ingredient raw materials, including initiating qualification requests with Quality Assurance, collecting required documentation, and coordinating approval timelines to ensure new sources are ready to support production or new product development needs.
• Coordinate raw material qualification (RMQ) activities for assigned ingredient categories, working with Quality Assurance to manage re-qualification requests triggered by supplier changes such as site relocations, country-of-origin shifts, or manufacturing process updates, and maintain accurate qualification status records to avoid supply interruptions.
• Monitor and assess the impact of U.S. trade policy changes, including tariffs, anti-dumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders, and import surcharges, on ingredient raw material costs; develop alternative sourcing strategies and prepare clear cost impact summaries to support internal decision-making and customer-facing communications.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with existing and prospective ingredient suppliers, serving as a consistent point of contact for pricing, availability, lead time, and issue resolution to ensure supply continuity and long-term partnership reliability.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures, including safety rules and regulations.
• Maintains a safe work environment and operates in a safe manner.
• Perform other job duties related to the job, as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED Certificate;
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Procurement, or a related field a plus.
• Hands-on sourcing experience with ingredient raw materials, specifically plant-based or botanical/vegetable-derived ingredients; working knowledge of animal-derived or functional ingredients such as gelatin, collagen, probiotics, amino acids, and capsule shell materials (HPMC, gelatin-based) is strongly preferred.
• Three (3) + years of sourcing, procurement, or supply chain experience, preferably in the dietary supplement, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, or food manufacturing industries.
• Any combination of experience, education, and training that provides the level of knowledge, skills, and experience needed to successfully perform the job.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) are a plus.

Work Environment:

• May involve exposure to allergens such as Soy, Wheat, Fish, Shellfish, Milk, Egg, Tree Nuts and Sesame.

Why work for Sirio Nutrition (California) LLC:

• The Company pays 100% of the premium for employee-only medical coverage.
• Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• 10 paid Holidays
• Paid time off

More about us:

As a valued strategic partner, Sirio Nutrition (California) LLC offers a comprehensive program of services, turnkey solutions, and client support that is unmatched in the industry. Our product development team can provide customized, proprietary formulations designed specifically to meet the needs of our customers and their method of distribution. Our vertically integrated manufacturing and packaging process allows us to schedule flexible production runs to respond quickly to shifting market demands. Every step of the way, we are committed to your growth and success!

This position is currently classified as on-site.

The final salary offered for this position may take into account a number of factors including, but not limited to, location, skills, education, and experience.

In accordance with the CO Equal Pay Act, Colorado Applicants Are Not Permitted to Apply.

The Company reserves the right to modify, update, change and/or make corrections to this job description, at the sole discretion of senior management, at any time during the employee's employment term, at the sole discretion of management.

EEO Statement

Sirio Nutrition (California) LLC, is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Sirio Nutrition (California) LLC, will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Sirio Nutrition (California) LLC, in advance.