Associate Category Manager - Ingredients (56607)

Job Details Location: Radecki - City of Industry, CA 91748 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: High School/GED Salary Range: $78,000.00 - $95,000.00 SIRIO is a leading global nutraceutical solution provider with extensive expertise in a variety of delivery formats, including gummies, softgels, capsules, tablets, powders, functional beverages, probiotics, and other innovative dosage forms. About the Role As an Associate Category Manager – Ingredients, you will source, negotiate, and manage supplier relationships for ingredient raw materials critical to the production of dietary supplements and nutraceutical products. This role ensures the company secures the best possible cost, quality, and service levels from suppliers while maintaining compliance with industry regulations and company standards. The 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. Responsibilities 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‑end RFQ process for ingredient raw materials, issuing quote requests, following up with suppliers, evaluating responses, and communicating timelines and outcomes back to internal teams. 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, initiating qualification requests with Quality Assurance and coordinating approval timelines. Coordinate raw material qualification (RMQ) activities for assigned ingredient categories, managing re‑qualification requests triggered by supplier changes. Monitor and assess the impact of U.S. trade policy changes, including tariffs, anti‑dumping and countervailing duty orders, and import surcharges, on ingredient raw material costs; develop alternative sourcing strategies and prepare cost impact summaries. 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. Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety rules and regulations, and maintain a safe work environment. Perform other job duties related to the job as assigned by management. 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. 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. Benefits Company pays 100% of the premium for employee‑only medical coverage. Dental, vision, and life insurance. 401(k). 10 paid holidays. Paid time off. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr