Supplier Quality Manager

Bimbo QSR; Tarragona; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global food manufacturing company based in Spain is seeking a Supplier Quality Manager to ensure the implementation of quality standards across international operations. The role requires over 7 years of experience in supplier management and food safety, along with strong leadership and analytical skills. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and the willingness to travel internationally. This position offers a dynamic role within a fast-paced environment.

Formación

• 7+ years of experience in Supplier Management and Food Safety.
• Expertise in Supply Chain and Export/Import regulations.
• Willingness to travel internationally (20–40%).

Responsabilidades

• Oversee implementation of Supplier Quality Standards.
• Define policies for food quality and safety.
• Support risk assessment and testing plans.
• Address supplier complaints regarding quality.
• Lead and organize Food Quality audits.

Conocimientos

Cross-cultural team leadership

Strategic thinking

Excellent communication

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Strong organizational skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Master's or MBA

Herramientas

SAP

TraceGains

Descripción del empleo

Position Summary :

The Supplier Quality Manager will oversee the design, implementation, monitoring, performance assessment, and continuous improvement of External Operation systems across all company-owned and influenced manufacturing facilities worldwide. The role involves setting and enforcing standards, aligning global practices with regulatory and customer requirements, and promoting unified standards within the Supply Chain Organization.

• Position open to Spain, France, Turkiye, and Rumania

OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION

• Establish strategies to ensure the implementation of GB & BQ Supplier Management Standards.
• Define and coordinate with BQ AOW & Countries on policies, programs, and procedures related to food quality and safety for Supplier Management.
• Support markets in risk assessment and testing plans for incoming raw materials.
• Address global and local supplier complaints regarding quality, food safety, and regulatory issues.
• Support approval, development, performance metrics, and certification programs for suppliers of ingredients and packaging materials from a quality and food safety perspective.
• Collaborate with global and regional supply chain teams to prioritize alternative supplier development for contingency planning and competitive service and cost.
• Coach suppliers for continuous improvement.
• Lead and organize Food Quality and Safety audits for suppliers.
• Monitor supplier progress and report on performance.
• Work closely with AOWs, Countries’ External Operations, Procurement, and R&D to ensure the safety of ingredients.

Co-Manufacturing Management :

• Develop strategies to implement GB & BQ co-manufacturing standards.
• Develop food safety and quality programs for co-manufacturing.
• Define service agreements with co-manufacturers regarding quality, safety, and legality.
• Establish controls and perform audits on co-manufacturing operations, making decisions and issuing alerts as needed.
• Define KPIs for co-manufacturing evaluation and feedback.
• Monitor co-manufacturer progress and report regularly.

Quality in Logistics, Transportation, and Reverse Logistics :

• Develop strategies for quality and safety standards in storage and transportation.
• Oversee selection and monitoring of warehouses handling materials and finished products.
• Support markets in establishing handling procedures at distribution centers.
• Develop service-level agreements with transport operators including quality and safety guidelines.
• Implement evaluation systems for warehouses and transport operations.
• Coordinate resources to address quality, safety, and legality risks.
• Establish KPIs for external warehouses and transport quality and safety.
• Monitor transport providers and report on progress.

IT Tool Management :

• Ensure full implementation and maintenance of Tracegains Software at BQ.
• Organize ongoing user training for partners and external operations.

Team Development & Training :

• Develop and deliver training on Quality & Food Safety expectations.
• Stay updated on industry trends and regulatory changes.
• Collaborate with Grupo Bimbo External Operations team.
• Promote global knowledge sharing and best practices.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by senior management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Agriculture, Food Technology, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).
• At least 7 years of experience in Supplier Management, Food Safety & Quality, with multi-site or international scope, preferably in baked goods or food manufacturing.
• Expertise in Supply Chain, Export/Import regulations, and standards.
• Willingness to travel internationally (20–40%).

Skills :

• Proven ability to lead cross-cultural, remote, and matrixed teams.
• Strategic thinking, influencing, and excellent communication skills.
• High accuracy in reading and processing written information.
• Strong English communication skills (both written and oral).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, SAP, TraceGains, and other relevant software.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Leadership through influence and facilitative management style.
• Systematic approach to decision-making based on facts.