**Company Description** As the global leader in health and wellness innovation since 1935, GNC motivates people to reach their goals with the most trusted and exciting selection of products in the industry. As #TeamGNC, we work hard to ensure that our consumers come first. We are always cultivating and collaborating on new ideas to bring innovative solutions to the forefront and testing new solutions to translate goals into action. Our team members are advocates for change and innovation. There is no greater gift than good health and no greater satisfaction than helping others to achieve it. Be a part of helping others to Live Well! **Job Description** At GNC we embrace a “Live Well” philosophy, fostering a dynamic environment where innovation meets passion. Whether someone is an athlete or just starting to focus on their health, we want to deliver the cutting-edge products they deserve. We are looking for an individual who is excited and eager to play a pivotal role in driving excellence in the health and wellness industry. This position offers the opportunity to engage in a collaborative environment where you will make a personal impact every day. As the Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager you will collaborate with Product Development, Brand, and other internal departments as well as external manufacturing partners as it relates to sourcing of goods, materials, and services to ensure that the company operational needs are met, considering quality, service, and price to ensure continuity of supply for all GNC’s products. **What You’ll Do:** **This is a Full-Time Salary Position** As a Sr. Manager, Strategic Sourcing, your position may lead and coach teams who will work directly with our ingredient/component manufacturing partners to determine availability of new/improved ingredients to streamline new product development. You will also develop sourcing programs, at times specify suppliers and specific suppliers or commodities which actively support the strategic vision of GNC and is expected to actively contribute to the team achieving those goals. + Maintain a computer database of all filed documentation that ensures fast retrieval of documents + Develop strategic sourcing strategies for specific categories being purchased using focused industry analysis, criticality analysis, business knowledge, competitive analysis, and sourcing expertise + Lead team of category managers and sourcing analysts to develop short term and long-term category strategies and execute on cost savings plans as it pertains to the goals set forth by leadership. + Lead and coach internal business partners and team members on the sourcing process: gather requirements, market analysis, identifying sources, proposal evaluation, negotiations, contract creation, contract management, spend analysis, and long-term category planning. + Perform strategic sourcing work to manage risk and optimize the value/resilience of materials/services sourcing + Build effective, strategic relationships with Supply Chain Management business partners and internal stakeholders, using personal influence skills to persuade others and gain support. + Align and collaborate with Business Executives of functional areas to understand business strategy and develop sourcing strategies to drive optimal value in the purchase of goods and services **QUALIFICATIONS:** + Bachelor’s degree in business administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key accountabilities of the job required. + Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s) preferred. + 8+ years progressive in sourcing of dietary supplement (DS) raw materials, bulk supplements, and/or packaging components experience preferred. + 5+ years in a leadership role (direct or indirect) + 2+ years’ experience in the nutrition industry or comparable experience. + Prior managerial/supervisory experience preferred. + Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment + Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management **Required Skills:** + Monitor market dynamics that impact materials/services availability and/or pricing + Work with clients across the business to analyze demand and assist in the specification of goods and services to be supplied + Provide product development support based on experience and knowledge of global material and component manufacturers. + Partner with internal clients to identify sourcing needs, develop buyer/market profiles, identify marketplace trends, and define acceptable service levels **Benefit Offerings** Benefit Offerings: Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Paid Company Life Insurance, 401K program with company match, 30% employee merchandise discount on GNC products & 20% employee discount on 3rd party products, Monthly Free Product Offers, and access to the Employee Assistance Program. GNC Holdings LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer