Supplier Quality Manager - NA Flavors - Erlanger, KY

Supplier Quality Manager - Na Flavors - Erlanger, Ky

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The Supplier Quality Manager is responsible for leading supplier quality management across the North America Flavors Business Unit. This role ensures compliance with corporate standards, oversees supplier performance of incoming raw materials and ingredients, and drives continuous improvement in supplier food safety and quality activities. The position partners closely with Procurement, CD&D, Supply Chain, Regulatory, and Quality teams to uphold the highest standards of incoming ingredients and raw materials, as well as supplier performance.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead supplier qualification, onboarding, and ongoing performance management.
• Review and approve raw materials and ingredients to meet BU quality standards.
• Oversee supplier audits, complaint handling, and corrective actions.
• Maintain the approved supplier list and monitor supplier KPIs.
• Partner with Procurement, CD&D, and Regulatory teams on supplier data, scorecards, and risk assessments.
• Guide and provide leadership to a team of Supplier Quality Specialists in maintaining specifications and documentation.
• Support compliance with FSVP and other regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the supplier quality program.
• Provide strategic direction and leadership to the supplier quality team.