QA Specialist - Supplier Quality

Who we are :

Cosmetic Solutions is a leader in the development and manufacturing of scientifically proven, innovative personal care products. With a focus on, face, body, hair, OTC, and professional use formulations, we create some of the most cost effective, high quality and powerful products on the market.

Providing world class services to up and coming businesses, large established brands, physicians, estheticians and other skin care professionals; we specialize in research & development, custom formulization, graphic design, manufacturing, packaging and delivery.

Job Title : Quality Assurance Specialist - Supplier Quality

Location : United States (On-site, CDMO Manufacturing Facility)

Reports to : Quality Director

Position Summary

The Quality Assurance Specialist - Supplier Quality is responsible for managing all aspects of supplier quality and compliance within a cosmetics and topical over-the-counter (OTC) pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO). This role oversees supplier qualification, monitoring, and disqualification to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory standards, including FDA, ISO, and cGMP requirements. The position works cross-functionally with Procurement, Manufacturing, R&D, and Quality departments to ensure that all suppliers consistently meet quality, safety, and regulatory expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Quality Management

• Lead all aspects of supplier quality oversight, including onboarding, qualification, routine monitoring, and disqualification or exit.
• Evaluate and qualify suppliers across multiple categories : raw materials / ingredients, packaging components, printed materials, testing laboratories, and GMP service providers.
• Develop and maintain the Approved Supplier List (ASL) to ensure alignment across Procurement, R&D, and Operations.
• Perform supplier risk assessments and maintain supplier performance metrics and trend analyses for management review.
• Ensure supplier documentation and records comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

Auditing & Compliance

Maintain supplier certifications and registrations (e.g., ISO, FDA, state-level registrations) and ensure timely renewals.

Quality Systems Oversight

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Regulatory Awareness & Continuous Improvement

Qualifications & Experience

Education

Additional Information

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cosmetic Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.