Sourcing Manager, Formulation

Who We Are

Parenting isnt picture-perfect. Its messy hilarious exhausting and life-changing sometimes all before noon. Thats where we come in.

Founded in 2014 by our CEO Chelsea Hirschhorn Frida was built to make the raw reality of parenting a little easier to navigate (and a lot less overwhelming). It all started with one legendary snot-sucker the NoseFrida and has grown into a 200 product lineup that supports families through every stage: from fertility and postpartum recovery to baby care and beyond.

We dont shy away from the stuff no one else wants to talk about nipple pain diaper blowouts or the emotional rollercoaster that comes with keeping a tiny human alive. We call it like it is solve the problems that actually matter and build products that help parents feel seen supported and totally capable.

You can now find Frida products in 50 countries and thousands of stores across the U.S. from the biggest national retailers to your neighborhood grocery aisle.

Under Hirschhorns leadership Frida has become a category leader by challenging taboos championing honesty and supporting families at every stage of parenthood and beyond earning acclaim on TIMEs 100 Most Influential Companies TIME Best Inventions Fast Company Most Innovative Companies and Fast Company Brands That Matter. But the real win Knowing were helping parents everywhere feel a little more human and a little less alone.

How You Will Make an Impact

Frida is seeking a Sourcing Manager Formulation to join our Operations team based in Miami FL. Reporting to the Director of Sourcing Formulation & Consumables this role will help build and scale Fridas supplier network and sourcing capability for formulated products identifying and developing contract manufacturing partners that can support products from formulation and commercialization through scaled production. The ideal candidate brings experience within personal care beauty OTC consumer health or similar formulated consumer products and combines strong commercial judgment with enough technical fluency to evaluate manufacturing capabilities identify risks and make informed sourcing decisions. The Sourcing Manager Formulation will thrive in a dynamic fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities to include:

• Build and expand Fridas network of contract manufacturers and development partners for formulated products identifying suppliers with the technical capabilities quality systems regulatory expertise capacity and commercial structure required to support growth
• Lead the identification qualification evaluation negotiation onboarding and ongoing development of new and existing contract manufacturers and other strategic supply partners
• Match product and formulation requirements with manufacturing partners capable of supporting formulation batching blending filling testing validation packaging and commercial-scale production
• Partner cross-functionally throughout the commercialization process helping move products from formulation or concept through supplier selection scale-up qualification first production and ongoing commercial manufacturing
• Evaluate contract manufacturers technical capabilities including formulation expertise manufacturing processes filling technologies testing stability programs validation packaging capabilities and scalability
• Translate product quality regulatory packaging and manufacturing requirements into sourcing strategies and supplier recommendations
• Lead RFQs and competitive sourcing processes analyze supplier proposals and cost structures develop sourcing scenarios and recommend partners that best balance cost capability quality speed risk and scalability
• Lead commercial negotiations with new and existing manufacturing partners including product COGS minimum order quantities lead times payment terms capacity commitments and other key business terms
• Develop an understanding of supplier cost structures and key cost drivers including ingredients raw materials manufacturing processes packaging testing and production volumes to identify opportunities for value creation
• Assess ingredient availability raw material cost drivers MOQs shelf-life considerations testing requirements and regulatory constraints that may impact commercialization or supply continuity
• Lead formulation transfers supplier qualification activities first production runs and manufacturing transitions in partnership with Product Development Quality Regulatory Supply Chain and other cross-functional stakeholders
• Identify and mitigate supply risks related to contract manufacturers critical raw materials single-source ingredients capacity constraints long lead times and other potential disruptions
• Identify alternate ingredients suppliers manufacturing partners or production approaches that improve cost quality performance speed or supply continuity without compromising product requirements
• Assess technical and commercial risks related to packaging components filling-line compatibility manufacturing capabilities and production requirements and recommend solutions to mitigate risk
• Build strong relationships across the formulated-products manufacturing ecosystem and use market knowledge to identify emerging capabilities potential partners capacity opportunities and alternative sources
• Monitor supplier performance and partner with Supplier Relationship Management and cross-functional teams to address performance gaps and strengthen key supplier relationships
• Support supplier agreement negotiations and confidentiality and intellectual property protections related to formulations in partnership with Legal and other stakeholders
• Summarize sourcing recommendations and award decisions clearly communicating evaluation criteria tradeoffs risks and business rationale to stakeholders
• Maintain accurate product cost information and pursue cost and supplier optimization opportunities that improve COGS while maintaining quality performance and supply continuity
• Execute supplier-base optimization initiatives and support Fridas broader strategic sourcing and operational objectives
• Travel approximately 25% to evaluate qualify develop and strengthen relationships with potential and existing manufacturing partners

What You Will Need

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Engineering Manufacturing Business Chemistry or a related field preferred
• 3 years of experience in sourcing external manufacturing supplier development commercialization manufacturing CDMO/CM management or a related role supporting formulated consumer products
• Experience within personal care beauty OTC consumer health pharmaceuticals or similar formulated and/or regulated consumer product categories strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience identifying qualifying negotiating with onboarding and managing contract manufacturers CDMOs or other external manufacturing partners
• Experience supporting formulated products from concept or formulation through scale-up qualification first production and commercial manufacturing
• Strong technical fluency across formulated-product manufacturing including ingredient sourcing batching blending filling testing stability packaging and regulatory or quality requirements with the ability to apply this knowledge to sourcing decisions
• Familiarity with the formulated-products manufacturing ecosystem; established supplier relationships or strong industry network knowledge is a plus
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills including evaluating supplier proposals understanding COGS and key cost drivers and negotiating business terms
• Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills with experience partnering across Product Development R&D Quality Regulatory Packaging Supply Chain Operations and/or Legal
• Experience managing RFIs RFQs RFPs supplier evaluations capability assessments audits or competitive bidding processes
• Proactive resourceful problem solver who can evaluate risks and tradeoffs develop clear recommendations and move work forward with urgency
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment in which requirements and priorities constantly change
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills with high attention to detail
• A self-starter with an ability to complete tasks both independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Who You Will Work With

Frida is an organization that values collaboration and community. As the Sourcing Manager Formulation you will work closely with Product Development Quality Regulatory Packaging Engineering Operations Supply Planning Finance and Legal.

Our Ways of Working

Frida HQ is located in Miami Florida and approved roles have the flexible option to work remotely both Mondays and Fridays with the benefit of connecting in person Tuesdays - Thursdays.

Why You Will Love Working at Frida

We offer a comprehensive and thoughtfully designed benefits package to support our employees:

• Robust health benefits including:
• Comprehensive medical vision and dental plan options
• Employer paid life insurance
• Supplemental insurance options including Accident Insurance Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Cancer Coverage and more
• FSA & HSA
• 401k matching up to 4% with immediate vesting
• Generous paid time off program including elective PTO days federal holidays sick/wellness days floating holidays and a birthday day off!
• Pregnancy and parental leave
• Weekly wellness programming in-office
• Dog friendly office - feel free to bring your best buddy with you to work!
• Learning & development opportunities for professional and personal growth
• Company-wide events & outings. Team engagement is at the center of our culture. This ranges from small department-specific teambuilding or informal outings to our annual Fam Jam family carnival that celebrates the people in your life who support you in bringing your best self to work each day. We also host an annual Day of Service to support our local Miami community and provide a variety of volunteer opportunities throughout the year that support our mission to serve parents and children.
• Exclusive employee product discounts

EEO

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