Develop and implement a global supplier quality strategy aligned with business growth, regulatory requirements, and product lifecycle needs
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing Supplier Quality organization
Refine supplier segmentation, risk classification, and control models appropriate for cosmetics, OTC products, consumables, and Class I and Class II medical devices
Review and refine supplier quality policies, SOPs, and governance frameworks to ensure consistent execution across regions
Lead supplier and CMO qualification, onboarding, and ongoing monitoring activities
Support technology transfers, scale-up activities, supplier changes, and process validations while ensuring regulatory and quality readiness
Lead supplier quality activities for white label and private label projects, including supplier qualification, risk assessments, audits, and ongoing oversight
Own supplier audits (remote and on-site), including planning, execution, reporting, and SCAR oversight
Support regulatory inspections and audits involving suppliers and CMOs and White Label Partners
Ensure supplier performance metrics are defined, tracked, and used to drive corrective and preventive actions
Drive digitization and standardization of supplier quality processes and metrics
Collaborate with right partners on supplier quality issues including nonconformances, deviations, complaints, and escalations
Provide supplier quality oversight supporting internal manufacturing and CMOs producing cosmetics, consumables, OTC products, and Class I and Class II medical devices, White Label devices
Partner with Manufacturing and Quality Operations to resolve supplier-related manufacturing issues impacting yield, throughput, or compliance
Ensure supplier quality activities comply with applicable regulations and standards (e.g., FDA QSR/QMSR, ISO 13485, cosmetic GMPs, OTC GMPs)
Identify, assess, and mitigate supplier risks impacting quality, compliance, and continuity of supply and provide clear visibility of supplier quality risk and mitigation strategies to executive leadership
Collaborate with Supply Chain on development of contingency plans, alternate sourcing strategies, and remediation plans for high-risk suppliers
Ensure effective use of QMS and ERP systems for supplier records, audits, SCARS, and material traceability and lead continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen supplier quality capability, reliability, and compliance
Serve as a trusted advisor to cross-functional leaders on supplier-related quality and compliance risks and influence decision-making with clear, data-driven recommendations balancing quality, risk, cost, and speed
Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Life Sciences, Quality, or related field (advanced degree preferred)
10+ years of progressive quality and/or supplier quality leadership experience in regulated industries
Direct experience supporting cosmetics, consumables, OTC products, and Class I and Class II medical devices
Proven experience managing global suppliers, CMOs, and white label partners in regulated manufacturing environments
Proven experience in manufacturing and Quality Operations for cosmetic, OTC, Class I, Class II and White Label Device

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
FSAs
HSAs
Accident insurance
Pet insurance
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
Company-paid long-term and short-term disability insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off (PTO)
Paid holidays

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

supplier quality strategysupplier segmentationrisk classificationcontrol modelssupplier qualificationprocess validationauditingperformance metricsQMSERP systems

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationcommunicationproblem-solvinginfluencingdata-driven decision makingstrategic thinkingcontinuous improvementtrust buildingcross-functional teamwork

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeadvanced degree (preferred)