Raw Materials Quality Specialist — Risk & Compliance

ADM; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ADM is seeking a Raw Material Quality Specialist to support qualification of new and second-source raw materials, supplier approvals, and ongoing risk management. You will liaise with Quality, Food Safety, Microbiology, and Procurement to ensure materials meet quality and regulatory standards.

Primary focus is on color-related workflows when needed, with responsibilities across BEVQC, QC, and QCMICRO workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Experience with raw material quality, supplier quality management, and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of qualification processes, supplier approval programs, and risk assessment.
• Familiarity with USP/FCC monographs, GMPs, HACCP, and supplier management systems.
• Experience with AS400, OpenText, eQMS, HorizonScan, and MS Office preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Support raw material qualification workflows across BEVQC, QC, and QCMICRO.
• Review vendor specifications and SDS; input data into AS400 and maintain accuracy.
• Evaluate samples against specs and perform sensory and chemical assessments.
• Ensure compliance with USP/FCC monographs and monitor supplier documentation.
• Participate in cross-functional reviews and assist supplier qualification activities.
• Support risk management tools and maintain ongoing supplier risk assessments.

Skills

Raw material quality

Supplier quality management

Food safety

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, Quality Assurance, or related field

Tools

AS400

OpenText

eQMS

HorizonScan

MS Office

Job description

ADM is seeking a Raw Material Quality Specialist to support qualification of new and second-source raw materials, supplier approvals, and ongoing risk management. You will liaise with Quality, Food Safety, Microbiology, and Procurement to ensure materials meet quality and regulatory standards.

Primary focus is on color-related workflows when needed, with responsibilities across BEVQC, QC, and QCMICRO workflows.