Overview
THE ROLE: The Senior Officer – Contract Manufacturing (CM) Sourcing is responsible for supporting the identification, qualification, development, and management of Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) and third-party manufacturing partners for Herbalife's nutrition, healthcare, and food products.
This role partners closely with Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Supply Planning, R&D;, Finance, and Operations teams to ensure successful supplier onboarding, cost competitiveness, uninterrupted supply, and successful commercialization of existing and new products. The incumbent supports strategic sourcing initiatives, open-book costing exercises, contract negotiations, supplier performance management, and continuous improvement programs that drive business value and operational excellence.
HOW YOU WOULD CONTRIBUTE:
Contract Manufacturer Sourcing & Development
Identify, evaluate, and qualify current contract manufacturing partners aligned with business growth requirements.
Support supplier scouting initiatives across nutrition, food, healthcare,



and wellness product categories.
Coordinate supplier capability assessments covering manufacturing infrastructure, equipment, capacities, technical expertise, and quality systems.
Support supplier qualification audits in partnership with QA, QC, Regulatory, and Manufacturing teams.
Maintain an updated database of approved suppliers, manufacturing capabilities, capacities, certifications, and commercial information.
Develop alternate manufacturing sources to ensure business continuity and supply chain resilience.
Commercial Negotiation & Cost Management
Support commercial negotiations with CMOs to achieve competitive pricing and favorable supply terms.
Conduct detailed open-book costing analyses to understand supplier cost structures and identify savings opportunities.
Benchmark manufacturing conversion costs, overheads, labor costs, packaging costs, and material utilization against industry standards.
Support annual c

📌 Sr Officer, Contract Manufacturing Sourcing (India)
🏢 Herbalife
📍 India