Heraeus Precious Metals Management, Inc

Senior Manager - Contract Manufacturing

US-Anywhere
+ 2 other locationsRemote
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field; master's or MBA preferred.
  • 2 - 4 years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, supplier management, external manufacturing, or contract manufacturing operations.
  • Experience in regulated environments, particularly medical device, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or life sciences sectors.
  • Ability to manage Contract Manufacturing Organizations or external manufacturing partners effectively.
  • Strong knowledge of purchasing processes, supplier qualification, and inventory management.
  • Experience in supplier onboarding, performance management, and commercial negotiations.
  • Project management experience, including supplier transitions and process insourcing.

Responsibilities

  • Own supplier operations for assigned products to ensure reliable supply and issue resolution.
  • Coordinate procurement and material processes, including purchasing, goods receipt, and inventory oversight.
  • Manage supplier relationships and performance, focusing on continuous improvement.
  • Lead supplier onboarding and qualification in line with regulatory and Quality Management System requirements.
  • Support evaluation and integration of external manufacturing partners and critical suppliers.
  • Drive supply chain resilience initiatives, including risk mitigation and process improvements.
  • Act as the senior interface between local and global stakeholders across various functions.

Benefits

  • Support for professional development and education advancement.
  • Access to a global network of industry experts and resources.
  • Opportunities for project leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
  • A dynamic environment where supply chain resilience and innovation are prioritized.
Full Job Description
Senior Manager - Contract Manufacturing
Permanent

Job Summary: The primary responsibility of this position will be to take ownership of procurement, supplier coordination, and contract manufacturing topics for selected US-specific products and services. The role will work closely with local leadership and global Supply Chain stakeholders.

The following challenges await you:
  • Own supplier operations for assigned products, materials, and services, ensuring reliable supply and effective issue resolution.
  • Coordinate key procurement and material processes, including purchasing requirements, goods receipt, invoice clarification, inventory oversight, and deviation handling.
  • Manage supplier relationships, performance, commercial terms, escalations, and continuous improvement activities.
  • Lead supplier onboarding, qualification, and development in line with internal, regulatory, and Quality Management System requirements.
  • Support the evaluation, selection, onboarding, and integration of external manufacturing partners and critical suppliers.
  • Drive supply chain resilience initiatives, including supplier risk mitigation, second-source activities, process improvements, and supply continuity measures.
  • Act as senior interface between local and global stakeholders across Procurement, Quality, Operations, Regulatory, Planning, and Logistics.
  • Provide clear visibility on risks, bottlenecks, mitigation actions, and decision needs.
  • Support Quality and other relevant functions in supplier-related deviations, investigations, and corrective actions, while ensuring supplier follow-up and operational implementation.
  • Support the forecasting process by coordinating demand inputs, supplier capacity, and production requirements with local and global stakeholders.

Your Profile
  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field; 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.
  • Strong experience in a regulated environment, ideally medical device, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or life sciences.
  • Proven ability to manage Contract Manufacturing Organizations or external manufacturing partners.
  • Solid understanding of purchasing processes, supplier qualification, inventory management, MRP planning, goods receipt, and invoice verification.
  • Experience in supplier onboarding, supplier development, performance management, and commercial negotiations.
  • Demonstrated project management experience, ideally including supplier transitions, second-source qualification, process insourcing, or supply continuity initiatives. Familiarity with QMS requirements, internal controls, regulated supplier processes, and cross-functional quality requirements.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to align local and global functions across different time zones.
  • Ability to work independently, structure ambiguous topics, drive decisions, and escalate risks appropriately. Senior communication style, business acumen, and strong ownership mindset.
  • The equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.


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About Heraeus Precious Metals Management, Inc

Heraeus Precious Metals Management, Inc is a subsidiary of Heraeus Holding GmbH, a German technology group with a focus on precious and special metals, medical technology, quartz glass, sensors and specialty light sources. Heraeus Precious Metals Management, Inc is a leading provider of precious metals products and services, including refining, trading, and manufacturing of precious metals products. The company operates in North America, Europe, and Asia, and serves a wide range of industries, including electronics, automotive, aerospace, medical, and jewelry. Heraeus Precious Metals Management, Inc was founded in 1851 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
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