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About the role

Responsible for Research & Development (RD) and raw material procurement for whey protein and dietary supplement products, covering formulation development, raw material and ingredient sourcing, supplier and factory coordination, and product preparation for commercial production. The role ensures that products meet required quality, cost, timeline, food safety, quality standards, and Thai FDA regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Research and develop dietary supplement products such as Whey Protein, Protein Blends, Vitamins, and other dietary supplements.

• Identify and select suitable raw materials, extracts, and functional ingredients based on product concepts and formulations.

• Conduct formulation trials, improve formulas, and coordinate sample development and trial production.

• Prepare and verify product formulations, ingredient information, and specifications.

• Coordinate with Production, QA/QC, and Suppliers to resolve issues and support product development.

• Source and evaluate suppliers for raw materials, extracts, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, functional ingredients, and other materials required for regulatory compliance.

• Compare price, quality, MOQ, and lead time to select suitable suppliers.

• Negotiate prices and purchasing terms with suppliers.

• Prepare and follow up on Purchase Orders and raw material delivery schedules.

• Develop and maintain the supplier database and continuously evaluate supplier performance.

About you

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, Pharmaceutical Science, Biotechnology, or a related field.

• 2–5 years of experience in Dietary Supplement / Functional Food / Whey Protein R&D and/or raw material procurement.

• Good knowledge of raw materials, extracts, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, functional ingredients, and materials required for regulatory compliance.

• Experience in supplier sourcing, communication, and negotiation.

• Basic understanding of GMP, HACCP, HALAL, ISO 22000, Thai FDA requirements, and other relevant food quality standards.

• Strong skills in cost analysis, negotiation, and cross-functional coordination.

• Able to work effectively with multiple teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Detail-oriented, proactive, responsible, and willing to learn.