Procurement Specialist / Manager

You're not just sourcing vendors. You're unlocking the future of human health.

Every decision you make ripples forward — shaping products that help people live stronger, healthier, more empowered lives. You build clarity where others see fragmentation. You create momentum where others stall.

This is your chance to design the engine behind innovation — a living ecosystem of partners that fuels breakthrough ideas and turns them into real-world impact. You'll protect what matters most: quality, trust, and the promise we make to every person we serve.

You'll work at the intersection of science, technology, and human potential — where every choice carries weight, meaning, and possibility. You'll set a new standard for how sourcing drives transformation at scale.

This is more than a role. It's a chance to shape how innovation reaches millions — faster, smarter, and stronger than ever before.

Your next 5 minutes could land you in our top 5% shortlist — click Apply to start your application (a short, simple step to put you in the running) → https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/T7V27SX

Procurement Specialist / Manager

ROLE SNAPSHOT —

• Location/Schedule: Remote (U.S. or India), Full-Time
• Purpose: Build and operate a high-performance sourcing engine that enables scalable, compliant, and cost-effective product innovation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES —

• Architect and manage a multi-category supplier ecosystem across ingredients, electronics, manufacturing, packaging, and lab services.
• Lead structured sourcing cycles (RFI/RFQ/RFP) with data-driven evaluation and selection.
• Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, and supplier agreements to optimize cost, quality, and delivery.
• Drive supplier qualification, audits, and compliance documentation in partnership with QA/RA.
• Maintain sourcing risk register and proactively mitigate supply chain risks.
• Own procurement operations including purchase orders, vendor payments, and inventory alignment.
• Resolve supplier issues and ensure continuity across global operations.
• Partner cross-functionally with R&D, QA, and Operations to support product development and launches.

MUST-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS —

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Life Sciences, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 5–8 years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience in life sciences, nutraceuticals, medical devices, or consumer health.
• Proven experience managing multi-vendor, multi-region sourcing programs.
• Strong knowledge of supplier qualification, audits, and quality documentation standards.
• Demonstrated negotiation success with measurable impact on cost, quality, or timelines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate independently in fast-paced, high-growth environments.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS —

• Experience sourcing wearable electronics or biosensors.
• Background in bioactives, botanicals, or supplement systems.
• Familiarity with ERP or procurement platforms.
• Knowledge of global supplier ecosystems, especially India.
• Relevant certifications (CPSM, CIPS, or equivalent).

WHAT WE OFFER —

• Mission-driven work focused on advancing health and human potential.
• High ownership and autonomy with direct access to leadership.
• Opportunity to build and shape a global sourcing function from the ground up.
• Collaborative, cross-functional environment spanning science, technology, and wellness.
• Competitive compensation and growth opportunities.

Honest Challenge —

This role demands ownership under ambiguity, fast decision-making, and the ability to solve complex sourcing challenges across global markets. You will be responsible for critical decisions that directly impact product quality, timelines, and business performance — and success requires both strategic thinking and hands-on execution.

READY TO JUMP IN

Click Apply to start the short application (about 5 minutes; embedded step) → https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/T7V27SX

Important: Completing the embedded application step is required to be considered.

Mercola welcomes applicants of every background, identity, and life experience.