Third Party Manufacturing Manager, Market Ready Solutions

Schenectady, NY

(Hybrid) Monday – Friday

Annual Salary Range – $118,200 - $147,800

The salary or hourly wage scale provided reflects the pay range DSM expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant’s job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. This position is also eligible for bonuses and benefits, which are not included in the pay scale provided.

Salary MIN – MID

As a Third Party Manufacturing Manager, you will support Market Ready Solutions, (MRS) business and growth objectives by managing third party supply needs (including providing quotations, supply agreements, qualifying suppliers, supporting, and executing product launches with third party manufacturers), and performance management. You will also coordinate supply and quality with the regional supply chain and quality teams. This will be supporting Health, Nutrition & Care (HNC Premix).

If you would like to expand the MRS business, lead cross-functional teams, excel at managing and building new relationships between 3rd Party Manufacturers, internal customers, and new projects with demanding deadlines, this is the opportunity for you.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and assess third party manufacturing capabilities, qualifications, documentation, and cGMP compliance to ensure quality and manufacturing integrity.

• Select optimal 3rd party manufacturers for business/product launch opportunities taking into consideration capabilities, capacity, speed, risk management, strategic business opportunities and retail business priorities.

• Provide feedback on new project capabilities with new project opportunities from retail sales, segment leads and/or innovation.

• Take third party manufacturer costs to the commercial team to help determine the final offer price to customer manufacturers for business/product launch opportunities taking into consideration capabilities, speed, risk management, strategic business opportunities and retail business.

• Negotiate supply agreements, supply agreement amendments, and manage the overall vendor relationship.

• Evaluate opportunities to reduce costs and improve service level and product quality.

• Manage assigned 3PM activities, setting priorities as needed to optimize sales growth.

• Provide on-location production support and expertise as needed. Monitor and evaluate vendor performance.

• Track and monitor the Market Ready Solutions annual production spend (direct spend) as well as the MRS operational budget (indirect spend)

We Bring:

• A competitive compensation package, with comprehensive health and welfare benefits.

• A place to grow and develop.

• A company that is purpose-led and performance-driven in a corporate culture that values people and planet.

• The opportunity to work on growing brands and build on a strong foundation.

• The chance to make improvements and make an impact on the business.

This position embraces a Hybrid Working model, offering the flexibility of both office and remote work. Initially youll be on-site for 5 days a week, transitioning gradually to 1-2 days in your home office once you’re fully acclimated.

Frequent travel to North America Production Sites or Suppliers and 3rd Party Contract Manufacturers is required. (Every other month)

You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline is preferred. Relevant industry experience may be considered in lieu of a scientific discipline.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant procurement / sourcing / supply chain experience, preferably within dietary supplement contract manufacturing.

• Excellent communication skills, comfort with speaking to stakeholders of all levels.

• Proficient in Microsoft tools and SAP is preferred.

• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and to manage multiple complex projects and activities.

• Ability to operate independently and make critical decision to achieve business goals.

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity.

Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicants race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, backgrounds, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.

About dsm-firmenich

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people. www.dsm-firmenich.com

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