Job Description
HELP US BRING THE GIFT OF HEALTH TO LIFE. Working at Pharmavite is an experience like no other. With a focus on complete nutrition for all, each endeavor is urgent and every day counts. You'll have the opportunity to work on the #1 selling national vitamin and supplement brand, Nature Made, as well as an exciting portfolio of other products that are shaping the future of the healthy living industry. Consumer-driven innovation, high quality products and a promising portfolio, all driven by a team with a shared sense of purpose -- that's Pharmavite. Join us to bring the gift of health to life. This role is not available for any form of immigration sponsorship or support, including completion of the Form I-983 training plan required for STEM OPT. This role is not available for sponsorship, including I-983 participation. Purpose of Job: The Associate Category Manager (ACM), Construction, is responsible for developing and executing the strategic vision for the CAPEX Construction and Engineering services category and supporting sourcing initiatives across Pharmavite’s manufacturing network in California, Alabama, and Ohio, as well as the corporate office in Location : West Hills, CA. The position reports to the Manager, Corporate Strategic Sourcing (Indirect). This role partners closely with Engineering, Operations, Finance, EHS, Quality, and Project Management teams to enable safe, compliant, and cost-effective delivery of capital projects, including greenfield expansions, brownfield upgrades, and infrastructure investments. Responsibilities and Duties: Manage over $9MM annually in Capital Construction and Engineering Services sourcing activities across manufacturing and corporate sites. Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives, including RFx development, supplier evaluation, negotiation of commercial terms to optimise cost, quality, service, and innovation and contract execution. Develop, present, and implement category strategies for Capital Construction and Engineering Services. Provide execution support for overflow CAPEX sourcing initiatives across broader CAPEX categories (e.g., equipment adjacent services, installation, commissioning, equipment disposition) during periods of peak demand or resource constraints. Conduct pricing, market, and supplier analysis to execute sourcing decisions aligned to capital project timelines, site priorities and total cost of ownership objectives. Track savings, cost avoidance and value creation tied to capital sourcing initiatives. Drive value through supplier relationship management, using QBRs, KPIs, and performance scorecards. Establish and maintain operational and commercial controls to address supplier performance gaps and improvement opportunities. Support development and maintenance of preferred supplier model, including general contractors, engineering firms, speciality trades, and professional services providers in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Identify contract optimization, standardization, and renegotiation opportunities to drive value and reduce risk. Participate in governance processes and ensure compliance with indirect procurement sourcing policies and governance standards. Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Finance, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), and Quality to ensure alignment with capital plans and project execution needs. Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; MBA preferred. Certification: Preferred certifications: ASCM, ISM, PMP Experience: 5 years of Strategic Sourcing experience, including 2+ years of Capex initiatives. Experience supporting manufacturing, CPG, pharmaceutical, or regulated environments preferred. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Demonstrates knowledge of the Capital Construction and Engineering Services category, planning, and budgeting, including commercial models (lump sum, T&M, GMP, unit rate). Ability to execute medium to high complexity RFx events and supplier negotiations. Understanding capital project financial concepts, including CAPEX budgeting, ROI, NPV, cash flow, and total cost of ownership in proposal evaluations. Experienced in negotiating Commercial and Legal agreements, specifically in Capital Construction and Engineering Services Build credibility and alignment with cross-functional teams and suppliers to drive decisions and actions without direct authority. Shows ability to develop and execute category strategies (with a special focus on Capital Constr