Sourcing Specialist, Raw Materials

Nutrabolt • Austin, TX

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About The Position

Nutrabolt is seeking a Sourcing Specialist for Raw Materials to collaborate with internal leadership and external supply partners on strategic sourcing initiatives. This role involves managing raw material qualifications, conducting impact and variance analyses, and supporting long-range material forecasting. The specialist will develop and optimize tools for data collection through automation, standardization, and process improvements, providing actionable insights to the sourcing team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Operations, or Finance preferred.
• 3+ years of experience or interactive exposure in a procurement/supply chain/sourcing/analytics role.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills with the ability to articulate and formulate a valid conclusion and recommendation.
• Strong financial acumen and understanding of supply chain & procurement processes and ability to recommend automation opportunities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Power Query for data integration and transformation.
• Integrity in actions and decisions, always exhibiting the highest level of best-in-class ethical practices within procurement.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in fast-paced CPG environment is a plus.
• Experience with Excel macros is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the end-to-end raw material qualification process, including tracking approval status, gathering required documentation, HTS import codes, and confirming MOQs and shipping origin details.
• Own the raw material vendor setup process, including collecting required documentation and providing clear, accurate allocation instructions.
• Support the raw material ordering process, including managing transfers, coordinating expedites, and facilitating trial production needs.
• Maintain strong relationships with flavor partners by communicating new product needs, sharing forecast updates, and confirming pricing.
• Support the raw material contracting process by assisting in material run-out analyses, identifying risk windows, and offering recommendations.
• Maintain, update, and collaborate with key internal stakeholders on the BOM tool, ensuring accuracy for forecasting and planning.
• Gather, analyze, and report supply market intelligence, including tariff impacts, freight cost fluctuations, and other external factors influencing raw material risk and pricing.
• Publish quarterly freight lane updates by collaborating with internal stakeholders to gather data, validate assumptions, and ensure accuracy.
• Create comprehensive reports and interactive dashboards using Tableau and/or PowerBI to communicate findings and support strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement data-driven solutions and monitor their effectiveness.
• Support the development of new methodologies and tools to enhance supply chain efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain advanced Excel models, utilizing Power Query for data integration and transformation.

Benefits

• Competitive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mental wellness programs
• 401K matching
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Unlimited vacation paid time off
• Volunteer time off
• Discounts on C4 Energy, Cellucor, and XTEND products
• Paid parental leave
• Reimbursement for expenses related to childcare, fertility treatments, legal fees, and more through our Lifestyle Spending Account.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level