Outsourcing Technical Leader

Puig SL; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Learning and development opportunities

International company with growth

Job summary

Puig is seeking an experienced Outsourcing Quality Manager to drive quality control across third-party manufacturers in the cosmetics sector. You will ensure GMP compliance, manage inspection programs, and coordinate with suppliers to uphold product specifications.

With a university degree in chemistry or related field, you will lead risk assessments, quality audits, and root-cause investigations while training factory staff and ensuring safety and quality standards across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• University degree in Chemistry, Industrial studies or related discipline; master’s valued.
• GMPs knowledge, laboratory controls, ISO 2859-1, manufacturing processes.
• Experience in Quality and/or Production as a specialist.

Responsibilities

• Carry out and coordinate quality control activities for subcontracted products.
• Meet deadlines for inspecting packaging components, bulk and finished products.
• Record non-conformities and supervise third-party manufacturers.
• Define reprocessing protocols and support root-cause investigations.
• Train factory staff in quality control procedures and tools.
• Contribute to improvement events and supplier quality management.
• Ensure GMP compliance and safety standards across activities.

Skills

Quality control

Quality Assurance

Project coordination

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

University degree in Chemistry or Industrial studies

Master’s degree or postgraduate studies valued

Tools

SAP

Job description

Puig is a major player in the worldwide fashion and beauty industry. We have a wide portfolio of well-known luxury brands across fashion, fragrance, makeup, skincare, and wellness. Founded more than 100 years ago, Puig is a family-owned company with a long-term commitment to our brands and stakeholders.

Who we are

Puig is a home of Love Brands within a family company that furthers wellness, confidence and self-expression while leaving a better world. For more than a century, our entrepreneurial spirit and passion for creativity have made us a challenger in the premium beauty industry.

With 17 Love Brands across Fragrance and Fashion, Makeup and Skincare, we create stories that connect with people’s emotions and are powered by a global team of over 13,000 passionate professionals. With products sold in more than 150 countries and €5,042 million in net revenue in 2025, and guided by strong values and sustainability commitments, Puig continues to grow as a Home of Creativity: an open-minded space where Creators Of All Kinds are empowered to thrive, innovate and express who they are.

The Opportunity

Carry out and coordinate quality control activities, ensuring that subcontracted products comply with current quality requirements and all characteristics defined in the specifications, in accordance with established quality control processes and procedures

What you'll get to do

Planning

• Manage inspection and measuring equipment and the application of control methods
• Propose improvements to processes and procedures to promote the reliability and efficiency of control activities
• Oversee the management of quality risks arising from products, internal processes or suppliers
• Support the manager in planning and prioritizing the area’s workload to ensure that controls are carried out properly and on time
• Define the plan for visits to and follow-up of third-party manufacturers based on risk, incidents and production needs
• Coordinate the team in the area and support the manager in proposing staff training and development initiatives

Execution and Quality Assurance

• Meet the agreed deadlines for inspecting and releasing packaging components, bulk products, semi-finished products and finished products
• Perform quality checks on materials and intermediate products, and conduct product audits
• Record non-conformities in packaging components and finished products
• Supervise production at third-party manufacturers, with the authority to stop a process if necessary
• Support third-party manufacturers in performing quality checks in accordance with the criteria established by Puig
• Ensure compliance with GMP requirements and quality plans in manufacturing activities at third-party manufacturers
• Manage, maintain and calibrate inspection equipment and tools, where applicable
• Define reprocessing protocols at third-party manufacturers and inform the relevant departments when a product is unavailable due to a non-conformity
• Participate in production activities, providing quality support, and manage master reference samples, inspection tools and retained samples for finished and semi-finished products
• Travel to third-party manufacturers to support or supervise production and review processes when necessary
• Provide internal support on quality issues or queries relating to third-party manufacturers
• Propose, attend and organize improvement events and meetings with internal teams or suppliers to drive continuous improvement
• Manage complaints, coordinating root-cause investigations and the corresponding corrective actions
• Train factory staff and new employees in quality control procedures, tools and culture
• Perform the duties assigned to the role in compliance with occupational health and safety, environmental and organizational standards, as well as GMP requirements applicable to the cosmetics industry
• Report periodically to the Outsourcing Quality Manager on production status, key risks, deviations, KPIs and any decisions or support required

We'd love to meet you if you have

• University degree in Chemistry, Industrial studies or a related discipline. A master’s degree or postgraduate studies will be valued
• Experience in Quality and/or Production as a specialist
• Solid knowledge of GMPs, laboratory controls and acceptance criteria, SAP, analytical methods, ISO 2859-1 and manufacturing processes
• Fluent in Spanish and English. French would be a plus
• Ability to communicate the vision and build commitment, help people succeed, embrace change and act to achieve results
• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills, curiosity, strategic thinking and the ability to contribute to high-performing teams
• Availability to travel to third-party manufacturers within the area’s scope

We welcome Creators Of All Kinds.

What you'll love about us

• An entrepreneurial, creative and welcoming work culture
• A range of learning and development opportunities
• An international company with plenty of opportunities to grow
• A competitive compensation & benefits package

Puig is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

At Puig, we are continually looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences to join our team. We believe that creating an inclusive environment in which you feel welcomed, valued, engaged, and empowered strengthens our business and fosters a culture where we are inspired to work hard, challenge ourselves, and be innovative in our thinking. Additionally, we believe that the diversity of our employees makes us a stronger company and better able to serve our customers around the world.

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