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Sourcing & Procurement Research Analyst (Cosmetics / CPG) Location: Remote Employment: Full-time, 6 month contract to hire Reports to: Founder / Technical Team About We are a U.S.-based private-label manufacturer with 18+ years in clean beauty and sun care. The company develops and produces FDA-registered mineral and chemical sunscreens, clean skincare, aromatherapy, and eco-friendly home care for brand founders and retailers, managing the full path from formulation through packaging, compliance, and fulfillment. Its clients' products are sold at retailers including Whole Foods, Ulta, Sephora, CVS, Thrive Market, and Amazon. Every client engagement depends on sourcing and qualifying the right manufacturers, materials, packaging, and testing partners, and on navigating FDA/OTC and international cosmetic regulations. That research load is central to the business and needs a dedicated owner. About The Role This role exists to own the research and vendor-qualification engine that today sits on the founder and technical team. Because the product is regulated and technical, a large share of the work happens after the sale on the back end: sourcing manufacturers, qualifying raw materials and packaging, lining up testing labs, and confirming regulatory requirements. When that work lives with the technical team, it slows an already long cycle. You will take that research off their plate, build a vetted vendor and compliance knowledge base, and hand up clean, decision-ready briefs so the technical team can stay focused on formulation and clients get faster answers. Key Responsibilities Supplier & Manufacturer Sourcing Identify and qualify contract manufacturers, raw-material suppliers, packaging vendors, and testing labs Build and maintain a vetted vendor database with pricing, MOQs, lead times, and capabilities Run RFQs, compare quotes, and manage first-line vendor communication Regulatory & Compliance Research Research FDA OTC sunscreen requirements and international cosmetic regulations (EU and other target markets) Compile requirements for labeling, claims substantiation (e.g., reef-safe, broad-spectrum), and certifications Produce clear compliance summaries the technical team can act on Market & Cost Research Research ingredients, competitive products, and pricing to support new formulations and categories Benchmark supplier and material costs to support Pure Velocity's low-cost sourcing position Procurement Support Maintain sourcing trackers and keep vendor records current Support the back-end, post-sale process so client projects move faster Required Qualifications 3+ years in procurement, sourcing, supply-chain research, or market research Strong research rigor: able to find, verify, and synthesize information into concise briefs Comfort running RFQs and communicating with vendors Excellent written English Preferred Qualifications Cosmetics, personal care, CPG, or other regulated-product experience Familiarity with FDA/OTC or international cosmetic regulations Experience sourcing from Asian suppliers/manufacturers Experience with procurement tools, ERPs, or structured vendor databases Ideal Candidate Profile You are intellectually curious and resourceful — you can be handed an unfamiliar supplier or regulatory question and come back with a clear, well-organized answer. You are detail-obsessed where it matters (compliance, specs, pricing), a strong written communicator, and self-directed. You are comfortable working largely async, delivering research overnight, and syncing with the U.S. team in a short morning meeting.
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