JAI Development · 16 hours ago
Sourcing Specialist
Brooklyn, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$60K/yr - $70K/yr
3+ years expJAI Development is a leading food and beverage innovation lab based in Brooklyn, NY, specializing in product formulation and production operations management. They are seeking a self-driven Food & Beverage Ingredient Sourcing Specialist to manage supplier relationships, source high-quality ingredients, and ensure timely procurement for product development projects.
Food Production
Hiring Manager
Chi Bui
Responsibilities
Research, evaluate, select, and manage ingredient and supplier relationships
Implement supplier scorecards to monitor quality, lead times, and performance
Conduct cost modeling, spend analysis, benchmarking, and market research to identify savings opportunities
Monitor commodity trends and manage price volatility
Identify supply chain risks and implement mitigation strategies
Track sourcing metrics, analyze performance, and recommend improvements to sourcing strategy
Order, receive, and track ingredients, supplies, and products
Manage inventory of ingredients, shipping materials, and supplies
Maintain up-to-date master ingredient lists, including pricing, MOQs, lead times, and availability
Update ingredient nutritional and costing data in internal information systems
Coordinate shipping of formulation samples
Serve as a key client contact during sourcing, sample shipment, and project wrap-up phases
Prepare final project document deliverables and facilitate suppliers/vendors introductions
Support the formulation team with administrative tasks, organization, and lab operations
Participate in cleaning and maintenance of the R&D laboratory
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Food Science
3+ years of sourcing or procurement experience within the Food & Beverage Industry
Knowledge of SQF, HACCP, FDA nutrition labeling (TTB a plus)
Proven experience developing and executing sourcing strategies with a strong understanding of supplier markets and industry trends
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
High attention to detail with excellent organizational and time-management skills
Benefits
Flexible PTO
Competitive compensation and growth opportunities
Company
JAI Development
JAI Development is a food and beverage innovation lab specializing in product formulation and production operations management across a broad spectrum of food, beverage, and cosmetic product categories.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase