Jesse Iafeta Scott
Glendale,AZ
Summary
Procurement and Strategic Sourcing Professional with 13+ years of experience in the nutraceutical and pharmaceutical manufacturing industries, specializing in raw material sourcing, supplier negotiations, and production supply chain management. Experienced in supporting high-volume manufacturing environments, managing ingredient procurement, vendor relationships, and inventory planning to ensure uninterrupted production. Negotiating favorable supplier contracts, reducing procurement costs, and maintaining strong relationships with global ingredient manufacturers. Extensive experience collaborating with QA, R&D, production, regulatory, and logistics teams to ensure compliance, supplier qualification, and efficient purchasing operations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Nutrient Innovations, Inc.
San Pedro, CA
01.2023 - Current
- Lead sourcing and procurement activities for nutraceutical ingredients, managing supplier relationships and negotiating pricing to support company growth and supply chain efficiency.
- Developed sourcing strategies to secure reliable supply of nutritional ingredients from global manufacturers and distributors.
- Negotiated supplier pricing and contract terms, achieving 10–15% cost reductions while maintaining quality standards.
- Managed relationships with multiple ingredient suppliers, ensuring consistent material availability and competitive pricing.
- Coordinated with purchasing, logistics, QA, and accounting teams to streamline procurement operations and reduce purchasing cycle times.
- Sourced ingredients from Non-GMO, Organic, and sustainable suppliers to meet regulatory and brand compliance standards.
- Evaluated supplier performance and maintained strategic partnerships to ensure reliable supply and vendor accountability.
Junior Buyer
Captek Softgel
Cerritos, CA
06.2019 - 01.2023
- Supported purchasing operations for a large-scale nutraceutical manufacturing facility, sourcing raw materials and packaging components to maintain production schedules.
- Managed procurement of raw materials and packaging components supporting multi-million dollar monthly production operations.
- Generated purchase orders exceeding $500,000 per cycle while negotiating pricing with global suppliers.
- Collaborated with production, QA, R&D, and regulatory teams to approve new materials and ensure compliance with manufacturing standards.
- Monitored supplier lead times and inventory levels to prevent production shortages and delays.
- Assisted with supplier qualification processes including product samples, documentation, and quality verification.
- Conducted market research to identify alternative suppliers and mitigate supply chain risks.
Purchasing / Buyer
Green Wave Ingredients
La Mirada, CA
03.2016 - 06.2019
- Managed purchasing operations for ingredient distribution supporting nutraceutical manufacturers.
- Sourced and negotiated pricing for raw materials and nutritional ingredients across a global supplier network.
- Managed inventory levels and purchasing schedules to ensure timely order fulfillment.
- Coordinated cross-departmental communication between accounting, logistics, and sales teams to resolve purchasing issues.
- Implemented improved vendor negotiation strategies that saved approximately $500,000 annually in procurement costs.
- Maintained purchasing records and supplier communication to support efficient procurement operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Temescal Canyon High School
Lake Elsinore, CA06.2002
Skills
- Nutraceutical Ingredient Sourcing
- Procurement & Purchasing Operations
- Supplier Negotiation & Contract Management
- Vendor Qualification & Audits
- Production Supply Chain Support
- Inventory Planning & Forecasting
- ERP / Purchasing Systems
- Purchase Order Management
- Raw Materials & Packaging Procurement
- Cross-Functional Manufacturing Collaboration
- Cost Reduction & Strategic Sourcing
- Regulatory & Quality Documentation Review
Timeline
Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Nutrient Innovations, Inc.
01.2023 - Current
Junior Buyer
Captek Softgel
06.2019 - 01.2023
Purchasing / Buyer
Green Wave Ingredients
03.2016 - 06.2019
High School Diploma -
Temescal Canyon High School