Director of Purchasing & Contract Manufacturing

BodyHealth is dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve optimal health and performance through innovative, science-based nutritional supplements and holistic health solutions. Founded with the mission to bridge the gap between traditional healthcare and natural wellness, BodyHealth stands at the forefront of the health and wellness industry, providing products that cater to the needs of both everyday individuals and elite athletes.Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for our customers by providing superior nutritional supplements that support overall health, vitality, and performance. We believe in the power of natural ingredients, rigorous scientific research, and the holistic approach to health, ensuring that our products deliver maximum benefits without compromising on quality or safety.Job Role: The Director of Purchasing & Contract Manufacturing is responsible for executing the company’s demand plan through close partnership with third-party contract manufacturers. This role owns product costing, purchasing decisions, and supplier performance, ensuring products are produced on time and aligned with margin goals. Success in this role is measured by disciplined purchasing, reliable supply, and the ability to negotiate and manage costs without compromising quality or timelines.This role does NOT manage warehouses, transportation, or logistics teams.Instead, this role focuses exclusively on contract manufacturing ownership — including costing, purchasing, and supplier accountability.What This Role IsOwns relationships with supplement contract manufacturers (CMOs)Understands how products are manufactured and costed (ingredients, MOQs, yields, changeovers)Owns SKU-level cost models and purchasing decisionsNegotiates pricing, terms, and capacity to protect marginsHolds external partners accountable to timelines and qualityPartners closely with Finance and Leadership on product economicsYou will spend your time working with contract manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, finance, and leadership — not running warehouses or managing trucks.What This Role Is NotWarehouse or distribution center managementTransportation, freight, or logistics optimizationPick/pack, shipping, or forklift supervisionInternal production or plant managementCandidates with backgrounds primarily in logistics or warehousing will not be a fit.Qualifications:5+ years in supply chain, procurement, or contract manufacturing in the supplement or supplement manufacturing industryDirect experience working with third‑party manufacturers (supplements or nutraceuticals)Proven track record of cost negotiation and margin improvementExcellent organizational and time-management abilities.Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.Analytical mindset with ability to interpret demand plans and translate into actionable purchase orders.Effective communication and collaboration skills across teams and with external partners.Experience working with contracted manufacturers in a fast-paced environment.Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and cost optimization strategies.Language Skills: Must speak English. Must have solid written and verbal communication skills, ability to pay attention to detail and maintain confidentiality, strong interpersonal skills, and commitment to working with a diverse staff are essential to successful carry out the duties of this position. Excellent ability to communicate. Ability to draft reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and employees.Benefits 10 days PTO 5 sick days10 paid company holidaysMedical, Dental, VisionDiscount on all products!