Senior Procurement Specialist - Raw Materials and Dietary Supplements

About BiOptimizers
At BiOptimizers, our mission is to move people from baseline health to peak biological performance. Rooted in scientific rigor, we design supplements and experiences that empower individuals to excel. Our remote-first team collaborates cross-functionally, blending innovation with results to magnify human potential.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Procurement Specialist to join our rapidly growing team. This role is critical to our success, ensuring a resilient, cost-effective, and scalable supply chain for our innovative dietary supplement products.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a strong background in sourcing raw materials within the dietary supplement industry. You will be responsible for identifying and partnering with top-tier suppliers to source high-quality ingredients that meet our brand’s stringent standards for efficacy and purity. This position also offers a unique opportunity to contribute to our product innovation pipeline by identifying novel ingredients and working closely with our Research & Development team.

Main Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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

Work Location

This is a fully remote position. BiOptimizers has a globally distributed team and supports flexible work arrangements across time zones.

Company Hours & Collaboration

With team members across many countries and time zone differences of up to 16 hours, we’ve established a standard collaboration window from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST.

This is not a required work schedule, but a shared time frame for meetings and team syncs. At BiOptimizers, we support flexibility — team members are encouraged to work the hours that best suit them, as long as they:

• Attend required meetings

• Communicate effectively across time zones

• Deliver work by agreed-upon deadlines
  

Equal Opportunity Statement

BiOptimizers is committed to diversity and inclusion and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by applicable law.