Senior Contract Manufacturing Manager
Core
Lead strategic relationships with contract manufacturing partners to ensure operational excellence, drive supplier performance, and execute long-term supply base strategies for a product category.
Role type
Senior Contract Manufacturing Manager
Builds
Supply chain resilience and cost-competitive manufacturing capacity for consumer goods
Domain
Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) / Confectionery / Vitamins / Supplements
Required skills
Contract negotiation, Supplier relationship management, Supply chain strategy, Cost reduction, Performance monitoring, Commercial agreements, Financial analysis, Continuous improvement
Preferred skills
Lean, APICS, CPSM certification, Gummy manufacturing experience
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Manage relationships with contract manufacturing partners, Develop and execute rolling three-year supply base strategy, Act as primary escalation point for cross-functional stakeholders, Support supplier sourcing and selection initiatives, Drive cost-saving initiatives and deliver financial targets, Lead regular supplier business reviews and monitor performance, Negotiate, execute, and renew supply agreements, Partner with Finance on payment terms and costs, Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
