Sr Mgr, Strategic Partners & S&OP (Sofia office)

Act as the primary supply chain business contact and governance lead for assigned strategic partners. Build trusted, long-term relationships and establish clear ways of working, decision rights and escalation routes. Support regular executive business reviews, ensuring visibility of performance, risks, opportunities and decisions required. Co-Packing, Commercial and Financial Management Support contract negotiations in close partnership with Procurement, Finance and Legal. Mange toll fee governance, pricing reviews and new-product costing Ensure that commercial agreements remain aligned with operational requirements and evolving business needs. Orchestrate collaboration across Procurement, Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, Commercial, R&D and other relevant teams from both parties. Act as the final escalation point for strategic partner disputes, ensuring timely resolution and preservation of long-term business relationships. Integrated Planning and S&OP Governance Establish and embed standardised S&OP processes, governance models, performance reviews and best practices. Support annual business planning, budgeting and financial forecasting activities. Supply Chain Performance and Risk Management Drive continuous improvement programs across service, cost, inventory, capacity utilisation, waste and operational reliability. Maintain forward-looking visibility of key supply chain risks and opportunities. Monitor agreed performance indicators and ensure that corrective actions have clear ownership, timing and follow-through. Serve as the primary business contact and governance lead for assigned partners Monster and Costa Develop and maintain strong relationships with strategic partners, facilitating close collaboration Procurement, Supply Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Legal, Finance, Commercial, and R&D teams both parties Support executive S&OP business reviews and performance assessments with external partners ensuring proactive identification, escalation, and resolution of risks, issues, scenarios and key business decisions. Support toll manufacturing and co-packing agreements, contract negotiations, pricing strategies, new product costing Support annual business planning, budgeting, and financial forecasting activities Required Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, Life Sciences, or a related field Strong analytical, financial, and business acumen Fluency in English MBA or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Science, or related discipline Experience managing contract manufacturers, toll manufacturers, and co-packing partners Advanced proficiency in SAP, IBP, and supply chain analytics platforms Strategic Partnership Management Pricing & Cost Analysis Financial Acumen Contract Negotiation Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Executive Stakeholder Management Problem Solving & Decision Making Continuous Improvement Results Orientation What Success Looks Like In this role, you will successfully launch products globally, build high-performing strategic partnerships, improve supply chain performance, and deliver measurable business value through operational excellence, value creation, and collaborative leadership across a complex global network. 10% or less Our employee value proposition: Being Rewarded Market Competitive Salary Annual Compensation & Bonus Cycle Food Vouchers Flexible Working Allowance