- Source food ingredients, raw materials, and specialty components for product development and commercial production
- Research and identify ingredient manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers worldwide
- Obtain pricing, lead times, minimum order quantities (MOQs), ingredient specifications, Certificates of Analysis (COAs), and technical documentation
- Coordinate ingredient sample requests for R&D and product testing
- Compare suppliers based on quality, certifications, pricing, and availability
- Assist with ingredient substitutions and alternative sourcing solutions
- Maintain supplier databases and sourcing records
- Support procurement of packaging materials and related product components
- Build and maintain relationships with ingredient manufacturers, distributors, and brokers
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