Procurement Specialist - Site Operations

HELP US BRING THE GIFT OF HEALTH TO LIFE.

Working at Pharmavite is an experience like no other. With a focus on complete nutrition for all, each endeavor is urgent and every day counts. You'll have the opportunity to work on the #1 selling national vitamin and supplement brand, Nature Made, as well as an exciting portfolio of other products that are shaping the future of the healthy living industry. Consumer-driven innovation, high quality products and a promising portfolio, all driven by a team with a shared sense of purpose -- that's Pharmavite. Join us to bring the gift of health to life.

This role is not available for any form of immigration sponsorship or support, including completion of the Form I-983 training plan required for STEM OPT. 

Position Summary:
The Procurement Specialist, Site Operations, acts as a strategic partner and the facilitator between the Sourcing team and the manufacturing sites in a shared service partnership role. The Procurement Specialist is responsible for ensuring the site's priorities and business requirements are clearly understood and met, while aligning the site with broader Sourcing objectives. The Procurement Specialist leads site-specific vendor procurement, cost savings initiatives, and supports both indirect sourcing and direct materials as needed. As a key enabler and change maker, the procurement specialist builds deep stakeholder relationships and drives visibility for sourcing activities across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary liaison between the Sourcing team and the manufacturing site, fostering strong cross-functional partnerships with Maintenance, Engineering, EHS, Production, Quality, and senior leadership.
• Lead site-specific procurement activities for Indirect categories, including MRO supplies, technical services, and other site needs.
• Negotiate with site vendors on pricing, scope, and business terms; regularly update site teams on key sourcing initiatives, planned projects, supplier changes, savings achieved, and budget impacts.
• Works with site stakeholders and vendors to identify savings opportunities within assigned sourcing categories; these may be single- or multi-site savings projects. This role is ultimately responsible for sourcing/site-aligned savings projects.
• Conduct spend analysis for Opelika, comparing with other Pharmavite facilities to identify opportunities for supplier consolidation and cost optimization.
• Collaborate with site Quality and Operations teams to resolve sourcing-related issues and support change management initiatives.
• Oversee procurement for MRO supplies, services, technical services, and other relevant categories.
• Develop and lead Indirect Category Strategies for both the Opelika site and corporate initiatives.
• Execute and manage contracts for assigned categories, ensuring compliance and value delivery.
• Collaborate with the Maintenance team to support MRO sourcing initiatives and enforce MRO sourcing policy.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships, including conducting performance reviews and implementing performance improvement plans.
• Contribute to the development and execution of utilities sourcing strategies for the Pharmavite Opelika facility.
• Build and maintain deep stakeholder relationships at both site and corporate levels, acting as an enabler and champion for change. Communicate sourcing initiatives, project updates, supplier changes, and savings achievements outward and upward to create visibility across the organization.
• Supports site requisitioners with ad hoc requests and special projects.
• Partner with site Finance on annual budgeting, standard setting, and monthly savings forecasting; review site financials with leadership.
• Identify resources needed to achieve cost savings project goals, including internal teams and external vendors, and work with cross-functional teams to deploy resources.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience is required.
• 4-6 years of related business or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• 1-3 years of related experience with JD Edwards ERP system or other ERPs is preferred.
• 1-3 years of related experience in the vitamins and supplements industry is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

• Technical Proficiency: Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office, with expertise in Excel, Word, and Copilot.
• Negotiation Skills: Proven ability to negotiate effectively with vendors and stakeholders to secure optimal terms and value.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Experience in building, maintaining, and improving supplier partnerships to drive performance and innovation.
• Influencing Ability: Demonstrated capacity to influence and achieve results without formal authority across all levels of the organization.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong ability to synthesize data quickly, develop actionable solutions, and support sound business decisions.
• Project Management: Skilled in scoping, planning, and delivering projects on time, with excellent communication to ensure alignment between Sourcing and site teams.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and communication channels in a fast-paced environment.
• Interpersonal Savvy: Adept at building effective relationships with stakeholders and cross-functional teams, using diplomacy and tact to move initiatives forward.
• Bias for Action: Highly action-oriented, energetic in facing challenges, and able to operate effectively in ambiguous situations.
• Dealing with Ambiguity: Comfortable working in uncertain or rapidly changing environments, making decisions and driving progress without extensive planning.
• Continuous Improvement: Commitment to identifying and implementing process improvements for greater efficiency and effectiveness.
• Process Efficiency: Focused on streamlining workflows and optimizing sourcing processes to deliver measurable results.
• Change Management: Experience in supporting and driving change management initiatives within cross-functional teams.
• Cross-Functional Teamwork: Strong collaborator, able to work seamlessly across cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals.

Physical or Work Requirements:

• Splits time between office-based work and manufacturing or operational environments.
• Employees are required to use computers and attend meetings while also regularly walking in production areas, climbing stairs or platforms, wearing PPE in operational spaces, and occasionally lifting or moving light materials or equipment.
• Work may occur in environments with manufacturing noise, moving equipment, temperature variation, or other operational conditions requiring safety precautions.

Travel:

• 10% travel to supplier locations, conferences, PHV HQ, and other sites as needed.

OUR OFFER

Here, career paths aren't predefined, and bureaucratic limitations don't exist -- you have the opportunity to grow, learn from industry pioneers, and develop the way you want to. Pharmavite is investing more in the development of our team -- to help us deliver on our purpose and help you achieve your career aspirations. Our environment is geared to fuel curiosity, encourage experimentation, and generate learning as this is the way we develop ourselves and our organization.

Pharmavite is committed to meeting the needs of our employees and their families with a Total Rewards package that's as comprehensive as the vitamins and supplements we deliver to consumers. With competitive compensation programs and standout benefits, we provide employees with optimal health and well-being -- as well as peace of mind. These rewards -- plus our new recognition program -- ensure employees feel supported both at work and home.

National Target Base Pay Range: $63,000.00 - $105,000.00.

The salary range for this position is based on national standards. For candidates in California and the New York metro, the Target Base Pay Range is $71,000.00 - $118,000.00, to reflect the cost of living and market conditions in those areas. 

Actual compensation will take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location, education, experience, qualifications, and job-related skills. It is not typical for an individual to be hired above the midpoint of the range for their role, and compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with state and local laws. 

Base pay is only one component of our total rewards offerings, and we will take the full offering into consideration when presenting an offer of employment.  Our total rewards package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, Medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k) match, and other wellness benefits.

Visit Pharmavite.com/careers to learn more about our mission and discover an opportunity that's right for you. Health and wellness begins with us.

Pharmavite is an equal opportunity employer.  We prohibit employment discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, and any other basis protected by state and federal law.  Pharmavite recruits, hires, employs, trains, promotes, and compensates individuals solely based on job-related qualifications and abilities.

Pharmavite also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation to complete the application process, please email [email protected].

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.

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DISCLOSURE:

Any misrepresentations or false statements during the application process, including regarding U.S. work authorization and/or the need for immigration sponsorship or support, may result in the rejection of candidacy or the termination of employment.