Contract Manufacturing Organization Manager (F/M)

Antal; Sokołów Podlaski; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Group insurance

MultiSport card

Job summary

Antal is seeking an experienced Contract Manufacturing Organization Manager (F/M) to lead relationships with contract manufacturers across Poland and Europe. You will optimize costs, ensure product availability, and drive successful project delivery in a dynamic, cross-border setting.

Responsibilities include supplier management, production scheduling alignment, and coordinating new manufacturer onboarding with Product Development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in strategic procurement or contract manufacturing.
• Experience in supplier management and negotiations.
• Understanding of production processes and costs.
• Analytical mindset with data-driven insights.
• Fluency in Polish and English; travel willingness.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with external contract manufacturers across the portfolio.
• Ensure continuity of supply by aligning production schedules and capacity.
• Monitor production orders and update delivery dates in systems.
• Analyze raw material and manufacturing costs; identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Lead price and commercial negotiations with support from the line manager.

Skills

Procurement management

Category management

Contract manufacturing

Supplier negotiations

Project management

Data analysis

ERP systems

Cross-functional collaboration

English & Polish fluency

Tools

ERP systems

Planning tools

Reporting tools

Job description

Contract Manufacturing Organization Manager (F/M)

For our Client, an established and growing manufacturing company, we are looking for a:

Contract Manufacturing Organization Manager (F/M)

In this role, you will manage relationships with external manufacturing partners in Poland and across Europe, supporting the development of the product portfolio. You will combine procurement expertise, an understanding of production processes, and the ability to build long-term business relationships. Your priorities will be to ensure product availability, optimize costs, and deliver projects successfully with contract manufacturers.

Responsibilities:

Manage cooperation with contract manufacturers across your assigned product portfolio and build long-term partnerships.

Ensure continuity of supply by aligning production schedules, monitoring available manufacturing capacity, and proactively addressing potential delays.

Monitor production orders, maintain accurate delivery dates in relevant systems, and collaborate with Demand Planning and Supply Chain teams.

Analyze raw material and manufacturing costs and identify opportunities to optimize the total cost of working with manufacturing partners.

Lead price and commercial negotiations with support from your line manager and contribute to the preparation of contracts.

Identify, evaluate, and onboard new manufacturers in collaboration with the Product Development team.

Coordinate new product introductions with external partners, ensuring adherence to timelines, technical feasibility, and effective communication.

Coordinate the availability of company-supplied raw materials and deliveries of semi-finished and finished goods.

Work with the Quality team on audits, complaints, and corrective actions, ensuring that manufacturing partners resolve issues in a timely manner.

Analyze partner performance, improve processes and reporting, and share insights into new technologies and manufacturing best practices.

Requirements:

At least 5 years of experience in strategic procurement, category management, or contract manufacturing management, preferably within the dietary supplements, food, FMCG, or pharmaceutical industries.

An understanding of production processes and the relationships between raw materials, technology, quality, and product costs.

Experience in supplier management, commercial negotiations, and building lasting business relationships.

Experience in managing projects involving cross-functional teams and external partners.

An analytical mindset, confidence in working with data, and the ability to translate analysis into actionable insights.

A self-directed approach, strong organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize effectively in a dynamic environment.

Practical knowledge of ERP systems and tools for planning, reporting, and project management.

Experience in series or batch manufacturing and direct cooperation with external manufacturers would be an advantage.

Fluency in Polish and a strong command of English, enabling effective collaboration and negotiations in an international environment.

Willingness to visit the production site 2-4 times per month and travel within Poland and Europe, on average once every 6-8 weeks.

The offer includes:

Attractive salary under an employment contract.

Company car.

Primarily remote working arrangement, combined with regular visits to the production site and manufacturing partners.

Autonomous role reporting directly to the company's headquarters.

Collaboration with international teams and manufacturers in Poland and other European countries.

The opportunity to shape manufacturing partnerships, optimize costs, and contribute to the introduction of new products and technologies.

Benefits package, including group insurance and a MultiSport card.