Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) Officer EMEA

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Job Title: Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) Officer EMEA
Location: Lopen Head, International/Other

Company: Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Career Type: Quality Assurance
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Job Description

The Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) Officer supports the execution of supplier approval, material qualification, and Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) oversight activities for the Health & Wellness division across EMEA.

Reporting to the SQA Manager, this role is responsible for the operational management of supplier and material qualification processes, supplier and CMO audits, and the investigation and resolution of supplier- and CMO-related quality issues and complaints. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, internal quality standards, and risk management principles.

Main Responsibilities

Supplier Approval

Support qualification and onboarding of new suppliers through documentation review, risk assessments, and quality system evaluation
Participate in or lead supplier audits (on-site or remote)
Maintain the Approved Supplier List (ASL) and track approval status
Support Quality Agreement establishment and lifecycle management
Coordinate supplier re-evaluation and requalification activities

CMO Qualification & Oversight

Support onboarding and audit preparation for CMOs
Participate in CMO audits as assigned
Assist in reviewing deviations, investigations, CAPAs, and change controls
Track CMO performance metrics and maintain oversight documentation
Support Quality Agreement management

Material Approval

Support qualification of raw materials and packaging components
Maintain material specifications, CoA requirements, and technical documentation
Participate in risk assessments and change control reviews
Monitor material performance trends and escalate concerns
Maintain the Approved Material List (AML)

Supplier & CMO Complaint Management

Manage day-to-day handling of complaints and non-conformances
Coordinate communication with suppliers and CMOs
Support root cause investigations and CAPA tracking
Trend complaint data and support reporting
Escalate critical or recurring issues

Auditing & Compliance

Conduct or support risk-based audits
Prepare audit reports and track corrective actions
Ensure timely closure of audit findings
Support inspection readiness activities
Maintain compliance with EU GMP, ISO, and internal standards

Performance & Risk Management

Maintain supplier and CMO performance scorecards
Track KPIs related to quality, CAPAs, and audits
Identify trends and recommend improvements
Support cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives

Skills & Abilities

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Detail-oriented with excellent documentation discipline
Effective communication and stakeholder management
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a regulated environment
Structured, risk-based decision-making
Team-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Pharmacy, or related field
3-6+ years' experience in Quality Assurance or Supplier Quality within GMP-regulated industries
Experience in supplier qualification, auditing, complaint handling, CAPA management, and quality systems
Knowledge of EU GMP and EMEA regulatory frameworks preferred
Auditor certification or training is an advantage

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Job Post Date: 05/03/26