Senior Manager - Contract Manufacturing

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Manager - Contract Manufacturing based in United States.

This role offers the opportunity to lead critical contract manufacturing and supplier operations within a highly regulated medical technology environment. You will oversee supplier relationships, procurement activities, and external manufacturing partnerships that directly impact product availability and patient outcomes. Working across global supply chain, quality, operations, and regulatory teams, you will drive supply continuity and operational excellence. The position requires a strategic thinker who can manage complex supplier ecosystems, resolve challenges, and identify improvement opportunities. You will play a key role in strengthening supply chain resilience through supplier development, risk mitigation, and cross-functional collaboration. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced supply chain professional seeking ownership, impact, and visibility within an innovative healthcare organization.

Accountabilities:: The Senior Manager - Contract Manufacturing will take ownership of supplier operations, procurement coordination, and external manufacturing initiatives for assigned products and services. This role will act as a key connection point between local teams and global stakeholders, ensuring reliable supply, strong supplier performance, and continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Manage supplier operations for assigned products, materials, and services while ensuring reliable supply and timely issue resolution.

Coordinate procurement and material management processes, including purchasing requirements, goods receipt, invoice clarification, inventory oversight, and deviation management.

Build and maintain strong supplier relationships by managing performance, commercial discussions, escalations, and improvement initiatives.

Lead supplier onboarding, qualification, and development activities in alignment with quality, regulatory, and internal process requirements.

Support the evaluation, selection, onboarding, and integration of external manufacturing partners and strategic suppliers.

Drive supply chain resilience initiatives, including supplier risk management, second-source development, process improvements, and continuity planning.

Serve as a senior cross-functional interface between Procurement, Quality, Operations, Regulatory, Planning, and Logistics teams.

Provide visibility into supply chain risks, bottlenecks, mitigation plans, and key decisions requiring stakeholder alignment.

Support supplier-related investigations, deviations, and corrective actions in partnership with Quality and other relevant functions.

Coordinate demand forecasting activities by aligning supplier capacity, production requirements, and business needs across teams.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate brings strong experience in supply chain management, supplier relationships, and contract manufacturing within a regulated industry. You should be comfortable managing complex operations, influencing stakeholders across regions, and driving structured solutions in a dynamic environment.

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field; a master’s degree or MBA is a plus.

2–4 years of progressive experience in procurement, supply chain management, supplier management, external manufacturing, or contract manufacturing operations.

Experience working within regulated industries such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, or life sciences.

Proven experience managing contract manufacturing organizations or external manufacturing partners.

Strong understanding of purchasing processes, supplier qualification, inventory management, MRP planning, goods receipt, and invoice verification.

Experience with supplier onboarding, supplier development, performance management, and commercial negotiations.

Demonstrated project management experience involving supplier transitions, second-source qualification, process improvements, or supply continuity initiatives.

Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (QMS), regulated supplier processes, internal controls, and cross-functional quality requirements.

Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across global teams and different time zones.

Ability to work independently, manage ambiguity, prioritize effectively, and drive decisions with a strong ownership mindset.

Excellent communication skills, business acumen, and the ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders.

Benefits:

Opportunity to contribute to innovative healthcare solutions that improve patient outcomes.

Competitive compensation package based on experience, qualifications, and market conditions.

Collaborative environment with exposure to global supply chain and cross-functional teams.

Career development opportunities within a global technology and healthcare organization.

Opportunity to work on strategic supplier partnerships and high-impact operational initiatives.

Inclusive workplace culture focused on diversity, equal opportunity, and employee growth.

Supportive environment that values ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement.

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