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Who We Are

Himalaya Wellness USA LTD is a fast-growing company specializing in dietary supplements and personal care products. Since Himalaya's inception in 1930, we've been driven by a single passion – to develop safe, innovative natural products for a healthier, happier life. Still family-owned after 95 years, Himalaya Wellness is now a global omnichannel company, with products available in 100+ countries worldwide and counting. To further our mission of 'wellness in every home, happiness in every heart', we have a strong growth trajectory and expansion plan in the US market.

Who We're Looking For

The Manager of Co-manufacturing & Sourcing plays a critical role in strengthening Himalaya's supply foundation and profitability across dietary supplements and personal care manufacturing. This role leads supplier sourcing, negotiations, and contract management for co-manufacturers, raw materials, and packaging, with a strong focus on COGS optimization and margin expansion. Working cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Innovation and Finance teams, this role helps ensure a resilient, scalable supply base, competitive cost structures, and disciplined sourcing strategies that support long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sourcing & Supplier Management
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard global dietary supplement and personal care co-manufacturers that meet cost, quality, capacity, and compliance requirements.
• Ensure reliable, cost-effective sourcing of raw materials and packaging materials in partnership with internal Innovation and Operations teams, as well as external co-manufacturer procurement teams.
• Build and maintain a structured supplier base for ingredients and materials, segmented by form, category, geography, and criticality.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align sourcing decisions with cost, compliance, and commercialization objectives.
• Negotiation & Margin Expansion
• Lead supplier negotiations across pricing, lead times, MOQs, and capacity commitments.
• Negotiate purchasing agreements to ensure supply continuity at optimal cost.
• Conduct SKU-level and portfolio-level COGS analysis to identify and deliver sustainable margin improvement opportunities.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through price renegotiation, alternate supplier qualification, and contract optimization.
• Support co-manufacturer procurement teams in securing competitive pricing for raw and packaging materials.
• Partner with Finance to track realized savings and overall P&L impact.
• Supplier Performance & Risk
• Manage supplier performance across cost, service levels, lead times, and supply reliability.
• Identify supply risks and implement mitigation plans, including secondary sourcing and capacity diversification.
• Lead regular supplier business reviews and report performance and savings to leadership.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required
• 7 to 10 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain with direct exposure to nutraceuticals, dietary supplements, or consumer health.
• Demonstrated success in supplier negotiation, cost optimization, and strategic sourcing.
• Comfortable with defining scope, objectives and charting path forward in a role that is new to the company.
• Strong financial acumen with ability to connect sourcing strategies to P&L impact. Demonstrates ability to measure and monitor performance.
• Working knowledge of cGMP as it relates to dietary supplements and cosmetics (OTC & cosmetic) including supplier qualification and compliance considerations.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance standards for supplements (FDA, Prop 65, Health Canada).
• Awareness of US importation requirements such as FSVP.
• Excellent leadership, project management, and communication skills.

Additional Information:

This description is not comprehensive of every duty and responsibility required. The Manager of Co-manufacturing & Procurement will be expected to take on additional tasks and projects as business needs evolve. Himalaya Wellness is committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

In alignment with Gift of Life Michigan's core purpose and core values, the Tissue Procurement Specialist I will recover musculoskeletal and dermis tissue from deceased donors throughout the state, in addition to acquiring placental tissue from authorizing birth mothers. The individual in this role also maintains stock and cleanliness of our surgical center recovery suites, coordinates receipt and release of donors, reviews medical records, conducts physical examination of donors, draws blood, preparing the recovery site, preparing the donor for recovery, recovering tissue, maintaining a sterile environment, to include aseptic technique.

The following job duties and responsibilities are stated in broad terms and not intended to be inclusive. Those in bold are essential duties of the position:

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• Aseptically excise musculoskeletal, dermis, and related tissues.
  
• Acquire and aseptically package placental tissue (may include travel).
  
• Aseptically package recovered tissue for shipping according to protocols.
  
• Aseptically perform gowning and gloving.
  
• Review pertinent medical records for accuracy, verify donor identification and authorization, and evaluate donor suitability.
  
• Prepare all storage, prep solution(s), donor, and recovery site.
  
• Perform physical assessment of donor and obtain blood samples for serologic testing and/or medical examiner specimens.
  
• Receipt and release of donors at Ann Arbor facility in accordance with Gift of Life policy.
  
• Remain current with Gift of Life's tissue processors' policies, U.S. Food and Drug Administration Good Tissue Practices, American Association of Tissue Bank standards, and industry regulations.
  
• Maintain clinical expertise in tissue recovery, in accordance with applicable standards.
  
• Maintain stock and cleanliness of recovery suites and prep room.
  
• Exhibit courtesy, professionalism, and willingness to follow host hospital protocols and maintain positive relations with staff.
  
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

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• Associate degree in biological sciences, emergency medical technician (EMT) certification, or paramedic certification plus six months' experience as an allied health professional, funeral assistant, or medicolegal death investigator, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  

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• Prior experience in a healthcare organization, transplant center, or organ/tissue procurement organization.
  

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• Written and verbal fluency in English.
  
• Ability to exercise initiative, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook and Teams and other technology systems used in business operations.
  
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.
  
• Demonstrate attention to detail.
  
• Knowledge and application of sterile technique.
  
• Knowledge with or demonstrated ability to learn aseptic technique, surgical instrumentation, and gross anatomy.
  
• Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task in challenging and stressful situations
  

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• Demonstrate the competencies of Professional, Determined and Compassionate.
  
• Maintain a motivated and positive attitude.
  
• Support an inclusive work environment.
  
• Ability to successfully collaborate and work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
  
• Actively seek improvements.
  
• Always maintain a safe working environment and use of Universal Precautions.
  
• Maintain appropriate level of confidentiality in all areas dealing with sensitive, protected, and confidential information.
  

Experienced Buyer / Procurement Associate - Excellent Organization Where Your Work Will Matter!

Hemphill has been engaged by a large and incredibly well respected organization as they kick off a search for a Buyer / Procurement Associate to join their purchasing team!This company makes a big impact on many within our community and have a culture centered around serving people, doing the right thing, and operating with high integrity while treating people the right way.

In this position, you'll hold a key role in keeping operations running smoothly - ensuring the right materials, equipment, and services are sourced, purchased, and delivered on time. You'll partner closely with internal teams to understand needs, clarify specifications, and help guide purchasing decisions that balance quality, cost, and timelines.

You'll work as part of a wonderful and experienced team while being involved in the entire purchasing process from start to finish - reviewing requisitions, identifying and vetting vendors, gathering quotes, and reviewing contract documentation as needed. This role stays close to the details, with involvement in evaluating product options, monitoring vendor performance, resolving shipment or order issues, and ensuring that the company get the supplies they need at the end of the day!

You will enjoy developing relationships internally while working with multiple departments - answering questions, assisting with purchase planning, and partnering with accounting to analyze budgets and expenses - while maintaining accurate purchasing data and helping improve overall procurement processes. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and working with people in a role where their work truly matters. You will play a key part in helping the company save money while ensuring they get the best products to support what they do best!

To learn more about this position on a confidential basis call Austin *246 or send an e-mail to . Job # 9628AH

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