Key Responsibilities:  Vendor Management: Build and maintain relationships with third-party vendors, ensuring alignment with production needs, timelines, and quality standards.  Process Optimization: Collaborate with vendors to identify areas for process improvement, cost reduction, and operational efficiency in production.  Quality Control: Ensure all third-party products and services meet internal quality standards, conduct regular inspections, and monitor performance metrics.  Contract Management: Negotiate, draft, and manage contracts with third-party vendors, ensuring compliance with all terms and conditions.  Supply Chain Coordination: Work closely with the supply chain team to ensure seamless integration of third-party production into the overall supply chain.  Inventory Management: Monitor third-party inventory levels to ensure timely delivery and prevent shortages or overstocking.  Budget Control: Track and manage the budgets for third-party production services, ensuring cost efficiency without compromising quality.  Reporting and Documentation: Maintain detailed records of third-party activities, performance reports, and key metrics, providing regular updates to senior management.  Issue Resolution: Address any challenges, delays, or discrepancies in third-party production processes, working collaboratively to resolve issues.  Compliance: Ensure all third-party vendors are compliant with industry regulations, safety standards, and company policies.  Team Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with the internal production team, procurement, and logistics to ensure coordination and smooth production flows. Qualifications:  Bachelor's degree in Food Technology , Microbiology or related field.  Minimum of 3 years of experience in production management, vendor management, or supply chain roles, preferably with third-party suppliers or manufacturers.  Strong understanding of production processes, quality control, and supply chain management.  Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).  Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve complex problems and make data-driven decisions.  Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment. Skills and Competencies:  Vendor management expertise  Negotiation and contract management  Process improvement mindset  Quality control and assurance knowledge  Strong interpersonal skills  Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability  Attention to detail and precision Working Conditions:  Full-time position with potential travel to third-party vendor locations.  Some evening or weekend hours may be required depending on production schedules