Supplier Quality Manager

DöhlerGroup; Maltepe; On-site; TRY 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global producer of natural ingredients in Istanbul is seeking a Supplier Quality Manager to oversee supplier audits, ensure compliance with quality standards, and manage quality control activities. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in food safety and quality assurance, along with a degree in Food Engineering. The role offers a dynamic and innovative working environment with opportunities for personal initiatives.

Benefits

Innovative working environment

Flat hierarchies

State-of-the-art technologies

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in food safety, quality assurance/control, or supplier management.
• Experience in supplier audits and managing quality agreements.
• Knowledge of FSSC 22000, BRC, IFS, ISO 9001, GMP, HACCP.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier selection, evaluation, approval, and performance audits.
• Review supplier quality documents for compliance.
• Conduct quality risk assessments during onboarding processes.

Skills

Supplier audits

Quality assurance/control

Food safety systems

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Döhler is a global producer, marketer and provider of technology-driven natural ingredients, ingredient systems and integrated solutions for the food and beverage industry. We provide its customers with a wide product range including natural flavours, natural colours and textures as well as healthy and functional ingredients for foods and beverages. Join Döhler and contribute with your vision and ideas to drive major projects. We are looking for talents who are committed to our ultimate customer focus and who are ready to deliver their best performance in a thriving environment.

Döhler Türkiye is looking for a "Supplier Quality Manager" to be employed in our Istanbul Maltepe Office with following qualification

Your Role

• Manage supplier selection, evaluation, approval, and performance audits in line with quality, food safety, and sustainability criteria.
• Review supplier quality documents (e.g., certificates, analysis reports, specifications) for compliance and ensure they remain up to date.
• Lead internal and external audits with suppliers and ensure timely resolution of nonconformities.
• Conduct quality and food safety risk assessments during new supplier and product onboarding processes.
• Manage and monitor quality control activities for purchased product groups.
• Perform root cause analyses of customer complaints, develop action plans in coordination with suppliers and production teams, and ensure follow-up.
• Ensure implementation of certification requirements (FSSC 22000, BRC, IFS, ISO 9001, Organic, Halal, Kosher, etc.) both on-site and across the supplier chain.
• Manage, report, and archive quality control audit programs, quality plans, and quality records.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and monitoring of HACCP, GMP, GLP, Hygiene, and Operational Excellence programs.
• Manage traceability systems and drive their improvement, particularly for organic and sustainable products.
• Provide technical communication and support to customers on quality-related matters when required.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field (or equivalent experience),
• Minimum 5 years of experience in food safety, quality assurance/control, or supplier management,
• Proven experience in supplier audits, evaluations, and managing quality agreements,
• Knowledge and hands-on experience with quality and food safety systems such as FSSC 22000, BRC, IFS, ISO 9001, GMP, HACCP,
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders,
• Analytical thinking and root cause analysis skills, with a solution-oriented mindset,
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, with strong reporting and follow-up capabilities.

Your Benefits

• A various and highly responsible field of activities at an innovative and growing company.
• Exciting challenges involving Döhler’s very broad product portfolio.
• A customer and service-oriented working environment with plenty of freedom for ownership and for personal initiatives.
• Flat hierarchies, efficient teams and short decision processes within a family-owned business.
• A challenging job with an international orientation.
• State-of-the-art technologies with a strong focus on digitalization.