Global Supplier Quality Audit Lead

VDFCP - R.J. Van Drunen & Sons, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Bonus potential

Job summary

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is seeking a Global Supplier Quality Auditor to lead and manage the supplier quality audit program across external partners in food ingredient production and distribution. You will develop a risk-based audit strategy, conduct supplier audits, review findings, and drive corrective actions with cross-functional teams.

The role involves partnering with Procurement, Operations, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, Logistics, and site quality teams, plus travel up to 70% to

Qualifications

• Five to ten years of experience in food manufacturing quality, food safety, supplier quality, regulatory compliance, or a related field.
• At least three years of supplier quality experience, including working with suppliers, contract manufacturers, or co-manufacturers.
• Experience conducting supplier audits, managing corrective actions, and evaluating food safety and quality management systems.
• Strong knowledge of FSMA Preventive Controls, HACCP, GMPs, allergen management, FDA food regulations, and GFSI-recognized certification programs.
• Strong project management, analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and global stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Food Science, Dietary Supplement Manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
• PCQI, HACCP, Lead Auditor, or similar certifications are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the global supply chain quality audit program for suppliers, contract manufacturers, co-manufacturers, and other external partners supporting food ingredient production and distribution.
• Develop and maintain a risk-based audit strategy, including supplier risk ranking, audit scheduling, reporting standards, corrective action processes, and escalation procedures.
• Conduct and oversee supplier audits and assessments to evaluate compliance with food safety, quality, regulatory, customer, and certification requirements.
• Review audit findings, approve corrective action plans, monitor supplier performance, and drive timely resolution of nonconformances and identified risks.
• Partner with Procurement, Operations, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, Logistics, Customer Quality, and site quality teams to support supplier qualification, sourcing decisions, product launches, and risk mitigation efforts.
• Analyze supplier performance data, audit results, customer concerns, and emerging supply chain risks while providing leadership, coaching, and continuous improvement guidance across the organization.

Skills

Supplier quality

Audit program leadership

FSMA compliance

Project management

Global stakeholders

Supplier audits

Regulatory knowledge

Certification programs

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quality/Food Science

PCQI/HACCP/Lead Auditor certs

Job description

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is seeking a Global Supplier Quality Auditor to lead and manage the supplier quality audit program across external partners in food ingredient production and distribution. You will develop a risk-based audit strategy, conduct supplier audits, review findings, and drive corrective actions with cross-functional teams.

The role involves partnering with Procurement, Operations, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, Logistics, and site quality teams, plus travel up to 70% to