Field-Based Supplier Quality Specialist

Gnt USA Llc; Geldrop-Mierlo; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team events

Sustainability initiatives

Development opportunities

Fresh fruit and beverages

Job summary

GNT is a global, family-owned colouring foods company seeking a Supplier Quality Specialist to strengthen quality assurance across procurement and supply chain. The role involves on-site work at our Mierlo (NL) and Erkelenz (DE) locations, traveling to suppliers, and embedding quality in operations.

The candidate will monitor supplier performance, maintain specifications, handle nonconformities, and drive improvements in line with standards such as FSSC 22000, IFS, and HACCP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in food science, supply chain or agriculture.
• Basic knowledge of quality standards (e.g., FSSC 22000, IFS, HACCP, GMP, Global G.A.P.).

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring and evaluating supplier quality performance.
• Create and maintain purchase specifications and supplier documents.
• Maintain and update supplier quality records and certificates.
• Coordinate with suppliers regarding nonconformities and corrective actions.
• Independently conducting supply chain audits, local and abroad.
• Improve quality standards across the entire supply chain.
• Prepare reports and KPIs related to supplier quality performance.
• Ensure compliance with internal quality standards and external regulations.
• Collaborate with purchasing and production teams to resolve quality issues.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree... and 3 years experience.
• Audit experience and willingness to travel ~30%.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

MS Office proficiency

Multilingual: German Dutch English

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in food science, supply chain or agriculture

Tools

ERP systems

BI systems

MS Office

Job description

GNT is a global, family-owned colouring foods company seeking a Supplier Quality Specialist to strengthen quality assurance across procurement and supply chain. The role involves on-site work at our Mierlo (NL) and Erkelenz (DE) locations, traveling to suppliers, and embedding quality in operations.

The candidate will monitor supplier performance, maintain specifications, handle nonconformities, and drive improvements in line with standards such as FSSC 22000, IFS, and HACCP.