We welcome interested candidates based in either the Greater Vancouver Area or Greater Toronto Area.
Overview:
At Saje Natural Wellness, we're nature's original farmacy, blending the superpower of plants so you can remedy real life, naturally. And like nature, we're continually growing! As we continue to build our team, we're seeking talented people to join us: in our stores, support offices, and distribution centres. 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.
The impact you'll make:
Reporting to the Director, Supply Chain Planning, the Senior Manager, Co-Manufacturing is responsible for the strategic sourcing and oversight of our co-manufacturing facilities, ensuring the mix, location, service, and quality of co-manufacturing meet the overall needs of Saje Operations. This person will source and evaluate new suppliers, conduct meetings, manage and negotiate supplier/manufacturing agreements, and ensure cost-effective, high-quality products. As part of the Supply Chain Planning team, the Senior Manager, Co-Manufacturing will work collaboratively with the Supply Planning Team to coordinate, plan, and champion all co-manufacturing-related activities for finished goods production, while maintaining positive relationships, driving cost reductions, and ensuring on-time deliveries.
All Saje Team Members are responsible for contributing to Saje’s culture and maintaining a positive environment for themselves and their peers.
What you'll do:
Vendor selection
- Strategically identify and qualify reliable suppliers for co-manufacturing based on size, strength, and geography to meet short-term and long-term business objectives
- 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 - identify areas for improvement and work with vendors to take corrective actions as needed
- Ensure new co-manufacturers meet R&D and Quality specifications, as well as capacity, lead time and cost requirements
Build and manage relationships
- Manage all co-manufacturer relationships
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with co-manufacturers to ensure the provision of quality goods, delivered on time and at target costs
- Ensure all manufacturers have current contracts that cover pricing, quality, and supply requirements
- Represent Saje with co-manufacturers, ensuring the 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
Audit and continuous improvement
- Work with cross-functional teams to develop, implement and monitor key KPIs
- 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 to ensure successful audit completion
- Establish and maintain ongoing cycle counts and inventory accuracy at co-manufacturing sites
- Lead the Co-Manufacturing Procurement Team, including day-to-day people management, coaching, and mentoring; identify and implement process improvement opportunities
We'd love to hear from you if you have:
- 7–10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, sourcing, procurement, or co-manufacturing, with demonstrated experience managing external manufacturing partners
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess supplier capabilities, identify risks, and drive cost optimization opportunities
- Proven experience negotiating supplier and manufacturing agreements, including pricing, service levels, quality standards, and capacity commitments
- Strong background in vendor sourcing, onboarding, and performance management, including audit processes and continuous improvement initiatives
- 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 with the 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 with the ability to influence and build trust at all levels, both 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 with external partners
- Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to represent the organization professionally with external partners
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Demonstrates advanced Excel capability and confidently leverages ERP systems (e.g., Dynamics AX), procurement tools, and data analytics platforms to drive decision-making and execution
- 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
Why Saje?
Here at Saje, we understand that joining a team is an important decision to make, so we want to be sure you're supported to do your best work. The compensation range on average for this position is from $110,000 - 120,000 annually. Base pay is dependent on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.
In addition to your base, we offer:
- A hybrid way of working
- Flexible work hours based on business needs
- Wellness days to ensure you're taking care of your mental and physical health
- Health benefits - comprehensive health, vision and dental packages
- Paid sick days
- Generous product discount
- Full onboarding plan and onboarding buddy to help you settle in
- Employee Assistance Program - 24/7 support, resources, and information available to you and your family
- Paid time off to ensure you're resting & recharging
- Product training to help you learn about the benefits and efficacy of our 100% natural products to support your own wellness journey
Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.
Join our team!
If this opportunity sounds like you, please apply in the link below. Not sure you're 100% the right fit? We encourage you to apply even if you don't have all of the listed qualifications. We offer a thorough onboarding experience to set you up for success, learning and development support, and help you to integrate seamlessly.
All applications are viewed by a member of our team and therefore we do not use AI as part of our screening & selection process. We do use AI to transcribe our preliminary screening calls with our recruitment team. This job posting is for an existing vacancy on our team that we are presently hiring for.
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.
