Project Manager - Commercialization

Who are we?
Organika is a premium natural health company from Vancouver, Canada. We have been obsessed with helping people live healthier for over 35 years now! As trendsetters in the health industry, we strongly believe everyone should have accessibility to natural wellness solutions. We are award-winning innovators, whose collective commitment is to offer the highest-quality standards and put our customers first.

About the Role
We’re looking for a Project Manager, Commercialization, to drive new product ideas from concept to market, turning innovation into reality. This role leads cross-functional teams, manages vendor and co-manufacturing partnerships, and ensures every project delivers on quality, timing, and cost goals, all while supporting Organika’s mission to help people live healthier.

Key Responsibilities

1. Vendor Relationship Management
   • Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and co-manufacturers to ensure seamless communication and collaboration.
   • Align production schedules and delivery timelines with business needs.
   • Evaluate partner performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
2. Budget & Cost Management
   • Manage product costs to meet budget targets while maintaining quality standards.
   • Identify and execute cost-saving opportunities.
   • Develop and implement strategies to optimize procurement costs and supplier value.
3. Project Leadership
   • Act as the primary contact for co-manufacturing projects, coordinating internal and external stakeholders.
   • Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and resources to achieve successful outcomes.
   • Proactively identify risks, resolve issues, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
4. Procurement Strategy
   • Collaborate with internal teams to design and execute procurement strategies that support business objectives.
   • Assess and refine procurement and co-manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and scalability.
5. Performance & Quality Oversight
   • Monitor supplier performance metrics, including quality and on-time delivery, and take corrective action when needed.
   • Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and uphold high performance standards

Skills & Competencies Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• Have or currently working towards your PMP or Lean Six Sigma certification
• 5+ years’ experience in project management
• Proven success managing vendor partnerships.
• Strong project planning, coordination, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated experience in budget management and cost optimization.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in project management and data analysis tools.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Results-driven with a continuous improvement mindset.

Why work for Organika?
Working with us means you will belong to a team of driven individuals who thrive in a versatile and ever-changing environment. We are on a journey to achieve our vision of being the #1 guide for natural health in Canada and we are looking for individuals who are genuinely excited about this!

Certified as a Great place to Work® and a Diversity Equity Inclusion Workplace™ we are serious about providing an environment that supports happy, healthy, and hungry individuals achieve their personal and professional dreams. With over 70% of our team holding nationalities outside of Canada, and the ability to speak over 25 different languages, we are a team that welcomes everyone.

Aside from being a part of a globally recognized brand, we offer some great benefits and perks such as: access to an on-site RHN, yoga, guided mediation, professional development allowance, fitness reimbursements, mat-leave top-up, regular social events, product discounts... just to name a few.

Apply Now
If this sounds like a journey you’d like to be a part of, please submit your resume and short note about why you are excited about this opportunity today! While we may not be able to respond to everyone individually, please know that we truly appreciate the time and effort you put into your application, and we will be in touch with only those successfully selected for next steps.