Regional Vendor & Quality Systems Manager

• Lead vendor qualification activities (on-site, paper-based) throughout the region

• Lead auditors perform a proper audit follow up

• Schedule vendor audits together with Supplier Relationship Managers in charge and

• Perform vendor audits according to the Global Vendor Quality principles

• Monitoring of the vendor’s audit follow-up and its work-off of corrective action lists

• Support the development of vendor auditor pool and conduct training

• Reviewing vendor performance indicators and suggest development activities

• Lead improvement projects which are designed to improve the vendor’s

• Support local sites in case of raw material non-conformance.

• Review documentation and suitability of vendors as part of the vendor/ingredient qualification process, executing review of alternative Vendors data and New Ingredient Introduction (AVAP/NII).

• Assure service lead time of workflow related to alternative Vendors data and New Ingredient Introduction.

• Provide support and facilitate training specific to internal standards for sites and auditors.

• Establish and review training material at the regional level

• Support the coordination of the internal Audit Programs.

• Support external certification process and contracts.

• Responsible for Document management process. To support local and regional functions in management regulated doc, and coordinate Maintain, and improve the framework for a quality document management system

• Anticipate and review required program and process changes based on established policy and propose improvement initiatives.

• Define and update the procedures, instructions, and tools required to operate in a factory.

• University graduate or equivalent in Food Science, or related field of study.

• Master's degree in Quality Management

• Business Fluent in Spanish and English, Portuguese will be a differential

• Extensive and recognized technical expertise in quality management, including ISO9001, ISO17025, ISO10002, FSSC22000.

• Experience in Pasteurization, Food Microbiology, Validation of Lethality Steps

• Experience of 5 years, at least 3 years in an equivalent position.

• Demonstrated competence in Quality Management Systems

• Experience in successfully implementing Quality management programs by leading change or participating in project teams, audit, and/or improvement projects.

• Good understanding of manufacturing technologies and product characteristics. Understanding of Flavours Industry will be a differential

• Excellent communication and presentation skills and a proven capacity to influence and negotiate to drive high standards of performance and quality.

• Driven and results-oriented.

• Capable of handling multi-faceted projects

• Excellent attention to detail and organized

• Able to work independently, takes ownership and initiative

• Requires approximately 40% travel

• Hybrid working model (Home office once-a-week)

• Annual bonus.

• Medical and dental insurance coverage.

• Career Development Opportunities with access to many virtual learning sessions.

• International working environment.

• Quality of Life program.

Remote working: Hybrid