Senior Manager Supplier Quality and Regulatory Affairs

Airbus; Reading (Berks County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a seasoned Senior Manager for Supplier Quality and Regulatory Affairs to oversee supplier compliance and quality assurance strategies. This position requires a robust understanding of food regulatory affairs, a strong leadership background, and the ability to manage complex regulatory processes. You will work cross-functionally to assure product compliance and enhance operational quality.

Benefits

Individual development programs

Paid parental leave

Education assistance program

Employee assistance program

Various healthcare plan options

401(k) plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years in supplier quality management and regulatory affairs.
• Expertise in food regulatory affairs required.
• Proven track record in handling regulatory submissions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality assurance systems for suppliers.
• Conduct audits and manage supplier quality initiatives.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities to ensure compliance.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Negotiation

Regulatory strategy development

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Life Sciences, Food Science

Job description

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Senior Manager Supplier Quality and Regulatory Affairs

Apply remote type Flex locations USA / JMS / Reading / BSS time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id JR102374

YOUR ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

Job Summary:

The Supplier Quality and Regulatory Affairs Senior Manager is responsible for overseeing supplier quality management and ensuring compliance with product regulatory requirements. This role involves developing and implementing supplier quality assurance strategies, documentation management, liaising with regulatory authorities to ensure product compliance and approval, and leading a team responsible for setting up new products and ensuring timely and accurate responses to customer regulatory queries. Expertise in food regulatory affairs is crucial for this role. Knowledge in regulatory affairs in other chemical industries is a plus.

Job Description:

• Develop and implement quality assurance systems and processes for suppliers.
• Conduct audits and assessments of supplier operations to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Manage supplier quality improvement initiatives and corrective actions.
• Monitor and interpret regulatory trends and changes in regulations and initiate communication processes to ensure compliance. Update procedure and policies accordingly.
• Prepare and review regulatory submissions and documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities and address their queries.
• Ensure compliance with food product regulations across all Americas, with the ability to learn new regulations as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory requirements are met. For instance: Approve regulatory status of novel new products from producers, confirm all concept demos follow approved label claims and messaging, approve marketing material, as/when needed.
• Ensure complex regulatory issues are resolved quickly.
• Maintain supplier documentation, records, regulatory files and documentation for all products.
• Lead and manage the Customer Regulatory and Supplier Compliance teams.

YOUR PROFILE

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Life Sciences, Food Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in supplier quality management and regulatory affairs, with specific expertise in food regulatory affairs.
• Experience in introducing new products and managing registrations.
• Thorough understanding of regulatory requirements and guidelines, particularly in the food industry.
• Knowledge of food regulations across all Americas, or the ability to learn new regulations.
• Proven track record in managing regulatory submissions and successful product approvals.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Regulatory strategy development
• Team management

OUR OFFER

We aim to create an environment where the best people want to work, where they can turn their passion into their job and realize their full potential.

• Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to help our employees grow in their careers.
• Paid parental leave
• Education assistance program
• Employee assistance program
• Various healthcare plan options as well as 401(k)

INTERESTED?

We look forward receiving your application.

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Brenntag TA Team

Brenntag is the leading global distributor of chemicals and ingredients, committed to connecting customers and suppliers within networks. We add value for our customers and partners every step of the way: through our product knowledge, innovation, and sustainable solutions, combined with our passion for service excellence and commitment to safety.

Headquartered in Essen, Germany, and with more than 17,500 experts at about 600 locations in 72 countries, our two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, offer a full range of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients. Therefore, our clients and partners can count on us for global reach combined with local agility and execution.

As an employer, we embrace diversity and foster a sense of community and collaboration in an environment where employees are encouraged to share ideas and work together. We engage our employees in the company’s mission for collective success, by building long-term stability and safety through trust and clarity across the organization. We believe in empowering our employees to reach their full potential and shape the future.