Contract Manufacturing & Sourcing Manager

CDM Smith

Contract Manufacturing & Sourcing Manager optimizing external manufacturing activities and supplier performance for Arxada. Collaborating cross-functionally for reliable supply and compliance with business objectives.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeRemote • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $106,000 - $129,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing external manufacturing activities and supplier performance while driving operational excellence and cost optimization. Proficient in category management, strategic sourcing, and compliance within regulated industries.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Procurement/Supply Chain5+ Years Of Experience In OperationsCategory ManagementStrategic SourcingStrong Analytical Capability

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Hard Skills

ProcurementSupply Chain ManagementContract ManufacturingTolling OperationsFinancial AcumenSupplier Performance ManagementCost OptimizationRisk MitigationOperational ExcellenceProject Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationStakeholder ManagementAnalytical Thinking

Industry Keywords

Regulated IndustrySustainabilityComplianceExternal ManufacturingFast-Paced Manufacturing Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supports the Global Category Director by managing day-to-day execution, performance, and optimization of an assigned portfolio of external manufacturing activities and suppliers.
Focuses on operational excellence, supplier performance management, cost optimization, leverage improvement, supply chain control, and risk mitigation.
Collaborates cross-functionally to ensure reliable supply, compliance, and delivery of business objectives.
Drives supplier strategy and supports sustainability and compliance goals across legacy Arxada businesses.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement/Supply Chain, Engineering, Chemistry, Finance or Business
5+ years of experience in operations, procurement, external manufacturing, or supply chain.
Experience managing contract manufacturing, tolling or outsourced operations preferred.
Operations experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with experience in Procurement/Strategic Sourcing.
Experience in a regulated industry preferred.
Demonstrated experience in category management and strategic sourcing.
Ability to manage multiple suppliers, projects, and stakeholders simultaneously
Strong analytical capability and financial acumen.

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) plan
medical
dental
vision
life
disability insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
paid sick leave