Senior Supplier Quality Expert - Remote

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We are seeking a Senior Supply Quality Expert - Remote to join our Quality Management team. You will be responsible for defining, implementing, and verifying quality and food safety standards for supplier management.

The ideal candidate will bring expertise in supplier quality, food safety, and quality assurance systems while demonstrating the ability to conduct remote and on-site assessments of supplier quality systems, drive continuous improvement, and partner with procurement and factories to ensure safe, high-quality materials.

Travel
This position will be up to 70% domestic travel based on business needs.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct vendor site risk assessments and establish verification activities for supplier management.
Ensure adherence to all company quality principles, policies, and local/international regulations.
Drive corrective actions with vendors to control food safety hazards.
Collaborate with procurement, factories, Operations, and other stakeholders to ensure safe, high-quality materials.
Monitor and audit quality processes and outputs against defined standards.
Support improvement projects to reduce costs, eliminate waste, and improve quality.

Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related technical field.
Minimum of 10 years of food-related quality assurance experience, with an in-depth understanding of factory operations.
Experience supporting or leading quality initiatives and audits.
Experience with SAP, TraceGains, or similar quality management systems.
Strong knowledge of food safety and HACCP, GMPs, allergen controls, sanitary design, pest control, food regulations, and basic food technology.

Preferred Qualifications
ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, and/or ISO 9001 training.
FSSC 22000 Food Safety Management Lead Auditor certification, or GFSI-equivalent qualification.
HACCP certification.
Qualified PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual).

Salary:$134,664.30 to$178,443.00 per year

Bonus Eligibility:Yes

Thepay rangeprovided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at

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