Formulation Support Specialist
Nutrition Formulators, Hollywood, FL, United States
The Formulation Support Specialist – Ingredient Sourcing provides operational and technical support to the Formulation team by coordinating new ingredient requests with suppliers. This role ensures accurate collection of technical, regulatory, quality, and commercial documentation required for formulation development, regulatory compliance, and supplier approval. The position plays a key role in enabling efficient formulation development while maintaining compliance with internal quality systems and regulatory requirements.
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Key Responsibilities
Ingredient Request & Supplier Coordination
Support the Formulation team in requesting new raw materials and ingredients from approved and prospective suppliers
Serve as the main point of contact with suppliers for ingredient-related inquiries
Track and follow up on ingredient requests to ensure timely responses
Documentation & Data Collection
Request, receive, organize, and maintain supplier documentation, including but not limited to:
Technical Data Sheets (TDS)
Certificates of Analysis (COA)
Safety Data Sheets (SDS/MSDS)
Allergen statements
Country of origin statements
GMO, vegan/vegetarian, and sustainability certifications
Regulatory compliance statements (FDA, USP, EP, food grade, supplement grade, etc.)
Ensure all documents meet internal quality and compliance standards
Cross-Functional Support
Collaborate closely with Formulation, Quality, Regulatory, Procurement, and Operations teams
Support ingredient qualification and internal review processes
Communicate ingredient status updates clearly to internal stakeholders
Data Management & Tracking
Maintain accurate records in internal databases, ERP systems, or shared folders
Track ingredient request status, supplier responses, and documentation completeness
Assist with updating ingredient master data as needed
Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to streamline ingredient request and documentation workflows
Support audit readiness by maintaining organized and traceable ingredient records
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to supplier and ingredient management
Qualifications
Associate or bachelor’s degree in food science, Chemistry, Biology, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred. xywuqvp Equivalent experience in formulation support, regulatory, or ingredient sourcing will be considered.
Want to make an application Make sure your CV is up to date, then read the following job specs carefully before applying.
Key Responsibilities
Ingredient Request & Supplier Coordination
Support the Formulation team in requesting new raw materials and ingredients from approved and prospective suppliers
Serve as the main point of contact with suppliers for ingredient-related inquiries
Track and follow up on ingredient requests to ensure timely responses
Documentation & Data Collection
Request, receive, organize, and maintain supplier documentation, including but not limited to:
Technical Data Sheets (TDS)
Certificates of Analysis (COA)
Safety Data Sheets (SDS/MSDS)
Allergen statements
Country of origin statements
GMO, vegan/vegetarian, and sustainability certifications
Regulatory compliance statements (FDA, USP, EP, food grade, supplement grade, etc.)
Ensure all documents meet internal quality and compliance standards
Cross-Functional Support
Collaborate closely with Formulation, Quality, Regulatory, Procurement, and Operations teams
Support ingredient qualification and internal review processes
Communicate ingredient status updates clearly to internal stakeholders
Data Management & Tracking
Maintain accurate records in internal databases, ERP systems, or shared folders
Track ingredient request status, supplier responses, and documentation completeness
Assist with updating ingredient master data as needed
Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to streamline ingredient request and documentation workflows
Support audit readiness by maintaining organized and traceable ingredient records
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to supplier and ingredient management
Qualifications
Associate or bachelor’s degree in food science, Chemistry, Biology, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred. xywuqvp Equivalent experience in formulation support, regulatory, or ingredient sourcing will be considered.