CMO Partner Manager - Contract Manufacturing (all genders)

Your role As our CMO Partner Manager (all genders), you will serve as the strategic interface between our internal teams (R&D, Quality, Operations) and external manufacturing partners. You will own your product categories end-to-end - securing product availability, driving cost efficiency, and leveraging external manufacturing intelligence to spark innovation within our supply chain. Drive Security of Supply: Guarantee product availability and eliminate stockouts through proactive risk management, robust capacity planning, and flawless data tracking (ETAs). Manage & Scale Partner Networks: Continuously screen the market for new manufacturing capabilities, onboard strategic CMO partners, and manage day-to-day partner operations. Optimize TCO & Commercials: Build deep market insight into raw material and manufacturing costs to negotiate optimal pricing, terms, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Drive Launch Execution: Direct New Product Introductions (NPI) from concept to market launch, ensuring cross-functional and partner alignment to meet project timelines. Champion Quality & Efficiency: Hold partners accountable to strict delivery reliability (OTIF) and swift quality resolution (CAPA), while bringing external best practices back to internal operations. Your profile Background & Experience: 5+ years in strategic procurement, category management, or contract manufacturing (CMO) - ideally in dietary supplements, FMCG, food, or pharma. Experience in complex batch manufacturing is a strong plus. Strategic & Commercial Acumen: You understand how procurement drives value beyond unit price - leveraging TCO models, raw material cost structures, and smart negotiations to optimize margins. Project & Stakeholder Management: Proven track record of leading complex, cross-functional initiatives (e.g., NPIs). You excel at bridging internal teams (R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, Accounting, Legal) with external manufacturing partners to keep projects moving. Data & Analytical Mindset: Highly data-driven and comfortable with large datasets. You translate operational metrics and spend data into clear priorities, actionable insights, and negotiation leverage. Process & System Orientation: You think in scalable systems—capable of refining workflows (P2P, SOPs, partner onboarding) and maintaining data integrity without overengineering processes. Tech Stack: Hands-on experience with modern ERP systems (e.g., Odoo or similar MRP), project platforms (e.g., monday.com), and BI tools (e.g., Tableau or Salesforce). Language Skills: Fluent in English (C1); German or Polish proficiency is a strong advantage. What we offer An appealing discount on all of our products – from essential oils to vitamins & nutrients We offer 28 days of paid time off per year plus up to 5 days off between Christmas and New Year The Urban Sports Club membership and either Swapfiets bike rental or a subsidy for the Deutschlandticket We believe great things ha