Supplier Quality Manager

Nu-Pure; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Nu-Pure Beverages is one of Australia’s leading contract beverage manufacturers. We are seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Manager to lead and strengthen our supplier quality program across the business.

This role can be based at any of our East Coast manufacturing sites and will work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure raw materials, ingredients and packaging meet quality, food safety and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in supplier quality or quality management within manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of supplier assurance programs and audits.
• Understanding of food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve Nu-Pure's Supplier Quality Assurance Program.
• Manage supplier approval, qualification and performance processes.
• Conduct supplier audits and assessments, and drive corrective actions.
• Investigate supplier-related quality issues and develop corrective actions.
• Develop supplier scorecards, KPIs and performance reporting.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Quality teams to improve supplier performance and reduce risk.

Skills

Supplier quality management

Quality systems & audits

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Job description

Nu-Pure Beverages is one of Australia's leading contract beverage manufacturers, producing some of the country's most recognised beverage brands. As we continue to grow, we're seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Manager to lead and strengthen our supplier quality program across the business.

Reporting to the National Quality Manager, this role can be based at any of our East Coast manufacturing sites and will work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure raw materials, ingredients and packaging consistently meet quality, food safety and regulatory requirements. You'll play a critical role in driving supplier performance, minimising risk and supporting operational excellence across our national manufacturing network.

About the Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and continuously improving Nu-Pure's Supplier Quality Assurance Program.
• Managing supplier approval, qualification and performance processes.
• Conducting supplier audits and assessments.
• Investigating supplier-related quality issues and driving corrective actions.
• Developing supplier scorecards, KPIs and performance reporting.
• Partnering with Procurement, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Quality teams to improve supplier performance and reduce risk.
• Supporting food safety, regulatory compliance and certification requirements.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives focused on supplier capability and quality outcomes.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Assurance or Quality Management within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of supplier assurance programs, auditing and quality systems.
• Experience managing supplier performance and conducting supplier audits.
• Sound understanding of food safety, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to influence outcomes and build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Highly regarded:

• Food or beverage manufacturing experience.
• Experience supporting multiple manufacturing sites.

Why Join Nu-Pure?

• Flexible location across our East Coast manufacturing network.
• Opportunity to influence supplier quality on a national scale.
• Be part of a growing Australian manufacturer committed to quality and food safety.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals across Operations, Procurement and Quality.
• Competitive remuneration package and ongoing development opportunities.