Senior Contract Manufacturing Manager

Jobgether; United States; Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Hybrid work model

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) plan

Wellness stipend

Product discounts

Cell phone allowance

Free company products

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking a Senior Contract Manufacturing Manager based in the United States to lead strategic relationships with contract manufacturing partners and drive supplier performance across cost, quality, service, and capacity.

You will develop long-term supplier strategies, negotiate complex agreements, and champion continuous improvement to support growth and supply chain resilience in a rapidly scaling consumer goods environment.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of progressive experience in supply chain management within the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry.
• Experience managing external contract manufacturers and end-to-end supply chain operations.
• Strong expertise in negotiations, supplier relationship mgmt, and contract development.
• Technical experience in gummy manufacturing or confectionery, vitamins, or supplements.
• Solid understanding of planning, logistics, and customer service.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills with data-to-insights ability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to balance operational details with broader strategic vision in a fast-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage relationships with contract manufacturing partners across an assigned product category, ensuring strong performance in service, cost, quality, and innovation.
• Develop and execute a rolling three-year supply base strategy aligned with business objectives and long-term growth plans.
• Act as the primary escalation point for cross-functional stakeholders, driving timely resolution of operational and business challenges.
• Support supplier sourcing and selection initiatives to strengthen manufacturing capacity, innovation, service levels, and cost competitiveness.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives and deliver financial targets through effective supplier management and commercial negotiations.
• Lead regular supplier business reviews, monitor performance, and establish KPIs in collaboration with Finance, Supply Chain, and Sales teams.
• Negotiate, execute, and renew supply agreements while maintaining accurate contractual information and key metrics.
• Partner with Finance to ensure accuracy across payment terms, standard costs, PPV, and invoicing.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, supporting scalability of supply chain operations.

Skills

Supply chain management

Contract manufacturing

Commercial negotiations

Supplier relationship management

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Communication

Gummy manufacturing

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Contract Manufacturing Manager based in the United States. As a Senior Contract Manufacturing Manager, you will lead strategic relationships with contract manufacturing partners, ensuring operational excellence across an assigned product category. You will play a key role in developing and executing long-term supplier strategies that support business growth, innovation, and supply chain resilience. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will drive supplier performance across cost, quality, service, and capacity. You will also lead commercial negotiations, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement continuous improvement initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within a rapidly scaling consumer goods environment, collaborating with diverse teams and building high-performing supplier partnerships. The role combines strategic ownership with hands-on execution and requires a proactive, analytical, and partnership-driven approach.

Accountabilities

• Own and manage relationships with contract manufacturing partners across an assigned product category, ensuring strong performance in service, cost, quality, and innovation.
• Develop and execute a rolling three-year supply base strategy aligned with business objectives and long-term growth plans.
• Act as the primary escalation point for cross-functional stakeholders, driving timely resolution of operational and business challenges.
• Support supplier sourcing and selection initiatives to strengthen manufacturing capacity, innovation capabilities, service levels, and cost competitiveness.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives and deliver financial targets through effective supplier management and commercial negotiations.
• Lead regular supplier business reviews, monitor performance, and establish relevant KPIs in collaboration with Finance, Supply Chain, and Sales teams.
• Negotiate, execute, and renew supply agreements while maintaining accurate contractual information and key metrics.
• Partner with Finance to ensure accuracy across payment terms, standard costs, purchase price variances (PPV), and invoicing.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, supporting the development and scalability of supply chain operations.

Requirements

• 5-7+ years of progressive experience in supply chain management within the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry.
• Demonstrated experience managing external contract manufacturers and complex, end-to-end supply chain operations.
• Strong expertise in commercial negotiations, supplier relationship management, and contract development and execution.
• Technical experience in gummy manufacturing, ideally within the confectionery, vitamins, or supplements industries.
• Solid understanding of supply chain functions, including planning, logistics, and customer service.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate operational data into business insights.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to balance operational details with a broader strategic perspective in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• A proactive, collaborative, and solutions-oriented mindset, with the flexibility to adapt to evolving business needs.
• Lean, APICS, or CPSM certification or relevant training is considered an asset.
• Authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship is required.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary ranging from $130,000 to $157,850, depending on experience and location.
• Annual performance-based bonus.
• 100% employer-paid medical coverage for employees, along with dental, orthodontic, and vision insurance.
• Four weeks of paid time off, paid holidays, and 12 dedicated mental health days annually.
• Fully paid parental leave.
• Fertility and adoption benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
• Hybrid work and wellness stipends, along with a cell phone allowance.
• Free company products.
• The opportunity to collaborate with an inspiring, talented, and dynamic team in a rapidly growing business environment.