Contract Manufacturing Partner Manager

Arista Networks; George Town; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading networking technology company based in Penang is seeking a Contract Manufacturing Partner Manager to oversee relationships with manufacturing partners, ensuring quality and timely delivery of products. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in managing ODM/Contract Manufacturing, strong negotiation and analytical skills, and a relevant degree. The role requires autonomy in project management and includes a competitive salary and a high-performance team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

High-performance team

Recognition for project completion

Qualifications

• 10+ years of ODM/Contract Manufacturer management experience.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing industry and supply chain principles.
• Experience in contract negotiation and management.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with Contract Manufacturing partners.
• Ensure product quality, cost-effectiveness, and on-time delivery.
• Oversee contract lifecycle including drafting and executing agreements.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical mindset

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, operations, or engineering

Job description

Arista Networks is an industry leader in data-driven, client-to-cloud networking for large data center, campus and routing environments. What sets us apart is our relentless pursuit of innovation. We leverage the latest advancements in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and software-defined networking to provide our clients with a competitive edge in an increasingly interconnected world. Our solutions are designed to not only meet the current demands of the digital landscape but to also anticipate and adapt to future challenges.

At Arista we value the diversity of thought and perspectives that each employee brings to the table. We believe that fostering an inclusive environment, where individuals from various backgrounds and experiences feel welcome, is essential for driving creativity and innovation.

Our commitment to excellence has earned us several prestigious awards, such as Best Engineering Team, Best Company for Diversity, Compensation, and Work-Life Balance. At Arista, we take pride in our track record of success and strive to maintain the highest standards of quality and performance in everything we do.

Job Description

Who You Will Work With

You will work closely with internal cross-functional teams including Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Finance to align manufacturing goals. Externally, you will serve as the primary point of contact for Contract Manufacturing partners, coordinating strategy, execution, and compliance. Together, you will ensure product quality, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery across the partnership lifecycle.

What You'll Do

The Contract Manufacturing Partner Manager is responsible for managing the company relationship with its Contract Manufacturing (CM) partners to ensure product quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery. This role acts as the primary liaison between the internal organization and the external partners, driving strategy, operational execution, and compliance throughout the partnership lifecycle.

Partner and Relationship Management

• Cultivate and maintain strong, collaborative, and long-term strategic relationships with contract manufacturing partners.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for operational escalations and strategic discussions with CM executives.
• Establish and lead an operating cadence, including Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), to track performance, review results, and align on future goals.
• Drive overall partner success and be accountable for the performance of the relationship.

Manufacturing and Operations Oversight

• Collaborate with MFG engineering team and CM to ensure adherence to product quality, cost targets, and delivery schedules.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams and CM to drive continuous process improvement initiatives to optimize production efficiency, reduce waste (e.g., aged WIP or consigned IC scrap), and lower manufacturing value-add (MVA) costs.
• Collaborate with internal Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to align manufacturing processes with business goals and new product introduction (NPI) builds.

Contract and Compliance Management

• Oversee the entire contract lifecycle, including drafting, evaluating, negotiating, and executing master supply agreements, statements of work, and other partnership contracts.
• Ensure all CM partners maintain compliance with legal, regulatory, and company standards (e.g., security, third-party risk assessment/TPRM).
• Manage commercial topics such as pricing, terms, liability, and warranty obligations.

Strategy and Planning

• Develop and execute strategies to maximize partner value, such as implementing new supply chain or manufacturing models
• Monitor partnership performance using key performance indicators (KPIs) and analytical data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for growth.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Sales, Marketing, Product) to align partnership goals with the company overall strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in supply chain, business, operations or engineering required.
• 10+ years of ODM/Contract Manufacturer management experiences
• Strong knowledge of the manufacturing industry, supply chain, and quality assurance principles.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills to build rapport with external partners and influence internal stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to use data for performance evaluation and data-driven decision-making.
• Experience in contract negotiation and management.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple cross-functional projects.
• Must be based in either Taiwan or Penang with legal work rights.

Additional Information

What We Offer

• A competitive salary commensurate with your experience and qualifications.
• The opportunity to work with a high-performance team that values integrity and analytical precision.
• A role where your ability to "close the loop" on projects is recognized and valued.