Supplier Quality Manager

The Quality Group

Supplier Quality Manager supporting quality management at The Quality Group for food and FMCG suppliers. Responsible for supplier qualification, quality compliance, and continuous improvement.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeElmshorn • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supplier qualification, quality management, and compliance within the food industry, with a strong focus on risk assessment and supplier performance optimization. Proficient in managing supplier complaints and ensuring adherence to food safety standards such as IFS Food and FSSC 22000.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supplier QualificationQuality ManagementFood Safety StandardsSupplier Complaint ManagementRisk Assessment

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Hard Skills

Supplier AssessmentRaw Material ManagementQuality ComplianceAnalytical SkillsProject Optimization

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsAssertivenessSolution-Oriented ApproachIndependent WorkOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

LIMS

Industry Keywords

Food TechnologyNutritional ScienceFMCG IndustryIFS FoodFSSC 22000

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Qualification of new suppliers and evaluation of new raw materials with regard to quality, safety and compliance
Conduct supplier assessments and monitor supplier performance
Responsible for supplier complaint management and tracking of corrective and improvement measures
Preparation, review and approval of raw material and purchasing specifications;
Preparation of risk assessments for raw materials and management of communication with suppliers in case of quality deviations
Ensuring compliance with quality requirements, legal regulations, standards and specific additional requirements
Development of risk-based inspection plans for raw materials and suppliers as well as definition of required analyses and testing frequencies
Maintenance of supplier and raw material master data in the LIMS
Actively driving projects to optimize supplier and quality processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Food Technology, Nutritional Science (Ökotrophologie) or a comparable qualification
Several years of professional experience (ideally 3–5 years or more) in quality management or raw material management within the food or FMCG industry
Practical experience in qualifying, assessing and developing suppliers as well as in supplier complaint management
Sound knowledge of relevant standards and requirements in food safety, in particular IFS Food, FSSC 22000 or comparable standards
Able to work analytically, in a structured way and solution-oriented
Confident presence, assertiveness and strong communication skills
Very good German and English skills, both written and spoken
Ability to work independently and keep an overview when handling multiple topics

Benefits

Comp & perks

Attractive employee discounts on products from ESN & More
Flexible working hours & remote work options
Subsidies for mobility & fitness (e.g., Wellpass, Deutschlandticket)
Company pension plan
Workation options and more