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Built Brands · 9 hours ago

Sourcing Manager

American Fork, UT

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Built Brands is seeking a results-driven Sourcing Manager to lead ingredient and packaging procurement for their protein bar business. The role focuses on cost reduction, margin improvement, and ensuring supply continuity through strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier management.

Dietary SupplementsFood and BeverageNutrition

Responsibilities

Own cost-saving initiatives across ingredients and packaging, delivering measurable year-over-year savings

Develop and execute sourcing strategies to reduce COGS while maintaining quality and functionality

Lead price negotiations, contract renewals, and volume-based agreements

Build and maintain should-cost models for key ingredients and packaging components

Track commodity markets and proactively manage cost volatility

Source and manage suppliers for proteins, sweeteners, flavors, inclusions, functional ingredients, and packaging materials

Identify alternate suppliers and reformulation opportunities to reduce cost and mitigate risk

Partner with manufacturing to optimize ingredient and packaging specifications

Lead supplier selection, onboarding, and performance management

Establish cost, service, and quality KPIs for suppliers

Drive continuous improvement with suppliers to reduce cost, improve lead times, and increase reliability

Partner with R&D to evaluate cost-neutral or cost-down formulation changes

Collaborate with Operations, Finance, and Quality to align sourcing decisions with margin targets

Support demand planning and production schedules with reliable, cost-effective supply

Ensure supplier compliance with food safety, regulatory, and quality requirements (FDA, FSMA, GFSI)

Manage contracts, specifications, COAs, and traceability documentation

Develop contingency plans for supply disruptions and price spikes

Qualification

Sourcing strategiesCost savingsSupplier managementAnalytical skillsERP experienceNegotiation skillsFood safety complianceFinancial skillsManufacturing experienceCross-functional collaboration