Quality Specialist, Vendor Compliance

OLIPOP PBC

Supplier Quality Specialist managing food safety, traceability, ingredients, and vendor compliance for OLIPOP’s functional soda. Supporting supplier investigations, documentation, testing, and quality improvement in Burlingame.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeBurlingame • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supplier quality management, compliance documentation, and quality assurance processes within the food and beverage industry. Proficient in evaluating supplier performance and implementing corrective actions to ensure adherence to quality standards.

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Supplier Quality ManagementQuality AssuranceIngredient Specification ReviewMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyFood Safety Compliance

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Hard Skills

Quality SystemsRoot Cause AnalysisDocument Control ProcessesIngredient TestingRisk-Based Assessments

Soft Skills

Transparent CommunicationAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsIndependent WorkDeadline Orientation

Tools & Technologies

Google SheetsFoodLogiQGoogle Workspace

Industry Keywords

Supplier Approval RecordsCompliance RecordsSupplier Performance MetricsCertificates of AnalysisSOP Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain supplier approval records, ingredient documentation, and compliance records
Partner with Procurement, R&D, and Regulatory teams on supplier onboarding, vendor approvals, ingredient changes, and supplier quality initiatives
Evaluate suppliers and ingredients using risk-based assessments and implement controls, monitoring activities, and preventative measures
Monitor supplier performance and compliance metrics, identify trends and risks, and support corrective actions and continuous improvement
Prepare and maintain supplier performance scorecards and support supplier performance reviews
Conduct supplier quality investigations, including root cause analysis, corrective actions, documentation review, and follow-up
Build and maintain supplier relationships through communication, issue resolution, and supplier quality program support
Visit supplier facilities as necessary to verify systems and facilities meet OLIPOP quality standards
Review ingredient specifications, Certificates of Analysis, and supporting documentation for ingredient releases and compliance
Maintain ingredient documentation, including handling matrices, hazard analyses, and internal specifications
Support ingredient shelf-life extension evaluations through documentation review, data analysis, and testing
Maintain an ingredient retains library for traceability, quality investigations, and compliance
Perform ingredient testing and evaluation for supplier approvals, shelf-life evaluations, investigations, and continuous improvement
Develop, update, maintain, organize, and archive SOPs, job aids, work instructions, forms, and other controlled documentation
Review relevant SOPs regularly with stakeholders for completeness and accuracy
Report to the Quality Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5 years of quality assurance, supplier quality, quality systems, food safety, and/or related experience within the food and beverage industry
Experience reviewing technical documentation, including ingredient specifications, COAs, supplier documentation, and quality systems records
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets required
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment
Transparent, open/honest communication and ability to work independently while keeping team members informed
Strong written communication and ability to provide clear status updates and recommendations
Strong attention to detail and deadline orientation, with ability to organize assignments, set priorities, and carry out plans
Supplier quality experience preferred
Prior Google Workspace experience preferred
Experience developing and implementing document control processes nice-to-have
Experience using supplier compliance software such as FoodLogiQ nice-to-have

Benefits

Comp & perks

$80k-$95k base salary + bonus
IRL offsites
Reasonable accommodations during the application process and employment
Equal Opportunity Employer