Sourcing & Procurement Research Analyst (Cosmetics / CPG) - 20988

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Maintain sourcing trackers and keep vendor records current
• Support the back-end, post-sale process so client projects move faster

• 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

• 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

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.