Executive – Private Label & Contract Manufacturing - Nutri & Pharma

Location:

India - Remote

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Experience:

4+ Years
Industry:
Pharmaceuticals / Nutraceuticals

Reports To:

Procurement Manager / Head of Procurement

About the Employer   Our client is a fast-growing   House of Brands   building and scaling   B2C, B2B, D2C and omnichannel brands   across multiple industries and consumer categories in multiple countries.

As part of their continued expansion, they are looking for an experienced   Executive – Private Label & Contract Manufacturing   to identify, develop, and manage manufacturing partnerships across pharmaceutical and nutraceutical categories.

Position Summary   The Executive – Private Label & Contract Manufacturing will be responsible for identifying suitable manufacturers, developing private-label products, negotiating commercial terms, and managing the complete contract manufacturing lifecycle from   manufacturer identification through product development, production, quality, and delivery  .

The ideal candidate should have   4+ years of hands-on experience in pharmaceutical or nutraceutical contract/private-label manufacturing   and, most importantly, an   established network of reliable manufacturers, suppliers, and industry contacts  .
This role is suited to someone who already understands the manufacturing ecosystem and can quickly identify the right manufacturing partners for new products and categories.

Key Responsibilities  Contract Manufacturing & Private Label    Identify and develop pharmaceutical and nutraceutical contract manufacturing partners.
Source manufacturers based on product requirements, formulation capabilities, MOQ, pricing, capacity, certifications, and production capabilities.
Build and maintain a strong network of reliable manufacturers across relevant product categories.
Evaluate and shortlist manufacturers for new product requirements.
Coordinate private-label product development from concept to commercial production.
Work with manufacturers on formulation, samples, specifications, packaging, MOQ, pricing, and production timelines.
Vendor Development & Negotiation    Develop long-term relationships with manufacturers and suppliers.
Negotiate product pricing, MOQs, payment terms, lead times, packaging costs, and other commercial terms.
Compare manufacturers and commercial proposals to identify the most competitive options.
Evaluate manufacturer capabilities, quality systems, capacity, certifications, and track record.
Resolve manufacturing, quality, pricing, and delivery-related issues.
Product Development    Coordinate with internal Brand, Product Development, Quality, Regulatory, Packaging, and Marketing teams to convert product requirements into manufacturing briefs.
Identify suitable existing formulations and private-label opportunities.
Coordinate samples, product trials, revisions, and approvals with manufacturers.
Support new product launches by ensuring manufacturing readiness and timelines.
Production & Supply Coordination    Coordinate purchase orders and production schedules with manufacturing partners.
Track production progress, quality approvals, packaging, and dispatch.
Ensure products are delivered according to agreed specifications, quantities, timelines, and commercial terms.
Monitor manufacturer performance and continuously improve supplier relationships.
Market & Manufacturer Network    Maintain an updated database of pharmaceutical and nutraceutical manufacturers.
Continuously identify new manufacturing partners and emerging manufacturing capabilities.
Track market developments, product categories, manufacturing capabilities, and cost trends.
Leverage industry relationships to identify opportunities, manufacturers, and product innovations.

Candidate Profile   The ideal candidate should have:
4+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or nutraceutical contract manufacturing/private-label manufacturing.
Existing relationships with   pharmaceutical and/or nutraceutical manufacturers  .
A demonstrable network of manufacturers capable of producing different product formats and categories.
Strong understanding of private-label and third-party manufacturing processes.
Experience negotiating with manufacturers on pricing, MOQ, specifications, payment terms, and timelines.
Experience taking products from manufacturer identification through sampling, production, and commercial supply.
Strong commercial understanding and supplier negotiation skills.

Required Qualifications    Relevant experience in Pharma/Nutraceutical contract manufacturing is mandatory.
Additional qualification in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Business Management is an advantage.

Key Skills    Contract Manufacturing
Private Label Product Development
Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical Sourcing
Manufacturer Network Development
Vendor Development
Supplier Negotiation
Product Development
Cost Negotiation
MOQ & Commercial Negotiation
Manufacturing Coordination
Quality & Compliance Coordination
Market & Supplier Research
Project Management

Compensation & Benefits    Competitive compensation based on…