Senior Buyer – Contract Manufacturing

About Atrium:

Client Overview:

Our client, a fast-growing, consumer-loved beauty brand known for innovative products, strong vendor partnerships, and a collaborative, high-energy culture is looking to hire a Senior Buyer – Contract Manufacturing. The company values curiosity, accountability, and people who bring ideas forward with enthusiasm and ownership. This is an environment where adaptability, teamwork, and a passion for cosmetics are key to success.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$80k – $100k

Position Overview: 

The Senior Buyer, Contract Manufacturing is responsible for managing and strengthening relationships with contract manufacturing partners across the U.S. This role plays a critical part in ensuring reliable supply, supporting new product launches, and enabling business growth through effective sourcing, capacity management, and collaboration. The ideal candidate for the Senior Buyer is hands-on, adaptable, and solutions-oriented — someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, brings a flexible growth mindset, and is energized by working closely with contract manufacturers in the cosmetics space. Travel up to 20% is required to visit and support vendor partners. The Senior Buyer – Contract Manufacturing role is hybrid and required to work in office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. 

Responsibilities of the Senior Buyer – Contract Manufacturing:

• Own and manage day-to-day procurement activities with assigned contract manufacturing partners.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for CMs, building strong, trust-based vendor relationships.
• Lead regular supplier meetings, ensuring clear communication, follow-up, and accountability.
• Support new product launches, tech transfers, and innovation initiatives with manufacturing partners.
• Execute RFQs, evaluate cost structures, and support pricing and contract discussions.
• Partner cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Operations, R&D, and Finance to support business needs.
• Monitor and manage supplier capacity in alignment with demand and growth forecasts.
• Review pricing updates, PPV reports, and resolve invoice or cost discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate procurement data, pricing, and documentation within internal systems.
• Travel to contract manufacturers as needed to support launches, troubleshoot issues, and strengthen partnerships.

Required Experience/Skills for the Senior Buyer – Contract Manufacturing:

• 3 – 5+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain with direct experience working with contract manufacturers.
• Experience supporting manufacturing vendors within beauty, cosmetics, personal care, or adjacent CPG industries.
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven relationship-building skills with external vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Flexible, growth-oriented mindset with a proactive, “can-do” attitude.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working with ERP systems and advanced Excel functionality.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 20% domestically.

Preferred Experience/Skills for the Senior Buyer – Contract Manufacturing:

• Background in beauty, cosmetics, or personal care manufacturing environments.
• Experience working in a scaling or high-growth organization.
• Experience with SAP.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a related field (or equivalent experience) is required.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• 401(K) with company match.
• Employee product discounts.
• Collaborative, supportive company culture with room for growth.

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