Supplier Quality Manager - NA Flavors - Erlanger, KY

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Job Title: Supplier Quality Manager - NA Flavors - Erlanger, KY
Location: Erlanger, KY, South United States, USA

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

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Supplier Quality Manager - NA Flavors - Erlanger, KY

Job Summary

The Supplier Quality Manager is responsible for leading supplier quality management across the North America Flavors Business Unit. This role ensures compliance with corporate standards, oversees supplier performance of incoming raw materials and ingredients, and drives continuous improvement in supplier food safety and quality activities. The position partners closely with Procurement, CD&D, Supply Chain, Regulatory, and Quality teams to uphold the highest standards of incoming ingredients and raw materials, as well as supplier performance.

Key Responsibilities

Lead supplier qualification, onboarding, and ongoing performance management.
Review and approve raw materials and ingredients to meet BU quality standards.
Oversee supplier audits, complaint handling, and corrective actions.
Maintain the approved supplier list and monitor supplier KPIs.
Partner with Procurement, CD&D, and Regulatory teams on supplier data, scorecards, and risk assessments.
Guide and provide leadership to a team of Supplier Quality Specialists in maintaining specifications and documentation.
Support compliance with FSVP and other regulatory requirements.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the supplier quality program.
Provide strategic direction and leadership to the supplier quality team.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in food science, Biological Sciences, or a related field.
3-5 years' experience managing regulatory, food safety or quality in a food manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of HACCP/HARPC, FSVP, GFSI, FSMA, ingredient risk assessment, and supplier quality systems.
Experience with supplier auditing and risk management.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively across functions and lead remote teams.
Willingness to travel as needed.

Preferred Traits

Strategic thinker • Collaborative leader • Action-oriented • Skilled mentor and coach.

Relocation Assistance is available with this position.

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Job Post Date: 10/23/25