Sr. Supplier Quality Specialist

Job Summary:

As the Senior Supplier Quality Specialist, you will own the supplier quality management program across our global supplier base. You’ll be responsible for qualifying new vendors, auditing and monitoring existing partners, leading corrective actions, and driving continuous improvement in product and process quality. In addition, this role supports the Quality Management System and Product Certifications to ensure our brand standards are upheld from sourcing through finished product release.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Supplier Qualification & Auditing

• Create and execute the supplier audit program

• Lead onboarding and qualification of new raw material suppliers, contract manufacturers, packaging suppliers, and warehouses

• Conduct remote and on-site audits in line with cCGMP, FSMA, GFSI, and internal standards for compliance with 21 CFR 111, 117, and 11

• Develop and manage supplier quality agreements and technical documentation

• Create and maintain the approved supplier list

Quality Systems Management

• Support implementation and maintenance of the Quality Management System

• Manage supplier deviations and change control processes

• Support mock recalls and internal audits

• Support quality-related company training and maintain training logs

Continuous Improvement & Training

• Create and maintain KPIs related to supplier performance, product quality, and audit results

• Identify and implement quality improvements across suppliers and internal processes

• Support training and development of internal teams and suppliers on quality expectations

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or related field

• Minimum 5+ years of quality experience in food, dietary supplements, or nutraceuticals

• In-depth knowledge of cGMP (21 CFR Part 111 & 117), FSMA, HACCP, GFSI, and FSVP

• Experience with co-manufacturers, co-packers, raw material suppliers, packaging suppliers, and warehouses

• Skilled in quality auditing, non-conformances, CAPA, root cause analysis, risk management, and managing quality systems

• Experience with QMS platforms (e.g., MasterControl, Oracle, Veeva)

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

• Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Six Sigma, or PCQI certification preferred

• Experience in a start-up or fast-growth CPG environment preferred

• Ability to travel up to 30% for supplier audits.
  
  This is a remote position with some travel required.