Location
Akron, OH, United States
Posted
July 27, 2026
Job Description
About the Role:
The R&D Procurement Specialist plays a critical role in supporting new product development by serving as the connection between Research and Development, Procurement, Supply Chain, Quality, and Manufacturing. This position is responsible for sourcing raw materials, evaluating suppliers, managing technical ingredient data, supporting regulatory compliance, and identifying cost-effective sourcing strategies. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and has experience with procurement, supplier management, ingredient sourcing, ERP systems, and cross-functional collaboration within the food, dietary supplement, pharmaceutical, or other regulated manufacturing industries.
Responsibilities:
- Source new raw materials and suppliers to support research and development projects while meeting aggressive project timelines.
- Obtain supplier quotations, pricing, minimum order quantit...