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About the Role

The Senior Manager, Co-Manufacturing is responsible for the strategic sourcing and oversight of co-manufacturing facilities, ensuring they meet Saje Operations' needs for mix, location, service, and quality. This role involves sourcing and evaluating suppliers, managing agreements, and ensuring cost-effective, high-quality products. The position collaborates with the Supply Planning Team to coordinate co-manufacturing activities, maintain positive relationships, drive cost reductions, and ensure on-time deliveries.

Responsibilities

Strategically identify and qualify reliable suppliers for co-manufacturing.
Select vendors to ensure the business receives the greatest value from its goods and services.
Initiate qualification audits to onboard new vendors.
Audit existing vendors annually and implement corrective actions.
Ensure new co-manufacturers meet R&D, Quality, capacity, lead time, and cost requirements.
Manage all co-manufacturer relationships.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with co-manufacturers for quality, on-time delivery, and target costs.
Ensure all manufacturers have current contracts covering pricing, quality, and supply requirements.
Represent Saje with co-manufacturers, ensuring successful execution of new R&D projects, quality program improvements, supply lead times, and costs.
Develop strong relationships with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
Create an environment of safety, trust, respect, and accountability.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals.
Develop, implement, and monitor key KPIs with cross-functional teams.
Ensure quarterly reviews and follow-up on corrective actions with co-manufacturers.
Share annual scorecards with Saje Leadership.
Lead annual and biannual inventory counts in partnership with the Saje Finance lead and co-manufacturers.
Establish and maintain ongoing cycle counts and inventory accuracy at co-manufacturing sites.
Lead the Co-Manufacturing Procurement Team, including people management, coaching, and mentoring.
Identify and implement process improvement opportunities within the team.

Requirements

7–10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, sourcing, procurement, or co-manufacturing.
Demonstrated experience managing external manufacturing partners.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to assess supplier capabilities, identify risks, and drive cost optimization.
Proven experience negotiating supplier and manufacturing agreements.
Strong background in vendor sourcing, onboarding, and performance management.
Experience working with co-manufacturers or contract manufacturers within CPG, retail, wellness, or similar industries is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated ability to develop and manage supplier scorecards, KPIs, and performance review processes.
Strong cross-functional leadership skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with Supply Planning, Quality, R&D, Finance, and Operations teams.
Proven people leadership experience, including coaching, mentoring, and developing team members.
Excellent stakeholder management skills.
Ability to influence and build trust at all levels, internally and externally.
High level of attention to detail with a focus on quality, compliance, and operational excellence.
Experience managing inventory processes, including cycle counts, audits, and reconciliation.
Strong communication and negotiation skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Demonstrates advanced Excel capability.
Confidently leverages ERP systems (e.g., Dynamics AX), procurement tools, and data analytics platforms.
A bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field is required.
Advanced degrees or relevant professional certifications (e.g., SCMP, CPIM) are considered an asset.

Skills

Supply chain management
Sourcing
Procurement
Co-manufacturing
Vendor selection
Vendor qualification
Supplier management
Contract negotiation
Cost optimization
Performance management
Audit processes
Continuous improvement
Cross-functional leadership
Stakeholder management
People management
Coaching
Mentoring
Inventory management
Excel
ERP systems
Data analytics

Location

Greater Vancouver Area
Greater Toronto Area

Work Type

Hybrid
Flexible work hours

Experience Level

Senior Manager
7-10+ years of experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field
Advanced degrees or relevant professional certifications (e.g., SCMP, CPIM) are considered an asset

Salary/Compensations

$110,000 - $120,000 annually

Benefits

Hybrid way of working
Flexible work hours based on business needs
Wellness days
Comprehensive health, vision and dental packages
Paid sick days
Generous product discount
Full onboarding plan and onboarding buddy
Employee Assistance Program - 24/7 support, resources, and information
Paid time off
Product training

About the Company

At Saje Natural Wellness, we're nature's original farmacy, blending the superpower of plants so you can remedy real life, naturally.
We are a purpose-driven, people-first organization where collaboration, innovation and entrepreneurial mindsets thrive.
We look for individuals who have drive and warmth, agility and passion, and keep customer experience at the centre of everything they do.
At Saje, you’ll connect with a dynamic community and make a positive impact.
Join our team and grow your career, alongside the most talented, hard working, and kind-hearted people out there.

Equal Opportunity

Saje provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants, and we believe the best teams are made up of diverse perspectives and people.
We offer reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and will work with you to ensure you are supported while working at Saje.