Senior Specialist, Supplier Quality

About The Role

Grüns is hiring a Senior Specialist, Supplier Quality to take full ownership of supplier quality across our co-manufacturer and supplier network, from qualification through ongoing performance. This role is part of our remote HQ with a fully remote, high-trust work environment, including biannual in-person off-sites. This role also requires monthly travel to supplier and co-manufacturer facilities.

Responsibilities

• Own the supplier qualification program end to end, covering suppliers, co-manufacturers, co-packers, laboratories, and distribution partners
• Conduct and coordinate on-site audits across our facility network, including our distribution centers and our growing co-manufacturer base
• Lead supplier corrective action (SCAR) management, from root cause investigation through effectiveness verification
• Build and maintain supplier scorecards and run routine performance reviews
• Verify GFSI, cGMP, food safety, and regulatory compliance at supplier and co-manufacturer sites
• Support new supplier onboarding and quality readiness for new product launches
• Travel monthly to supplier and co-manufacturer facilities (1-4 days per visit depending on whether it's a check-in or a full audit)

Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience in supplier quality, food safety, QA, or supply chain compliance
• HACCP certified with hands-on experience applying it in a supplier or manufacturing environment
• Holds an Internal Auditor certification and has used it to lead real audits, not just earn the credential
• Worked directly within a GFSI certification scheme (SQF, BRCGS, FSSC 22000, or similar)
• Experience running or supporting supplier audits and managing corrective action processes from start to finish
• Knowledge of FDA food safety regulations and supplier verification requirements
• Comfortable with regular travel, including multi-day audit trips to facilities across states

Approach to the role

• Spots risk before it becomes a problem—proactive, not reactive
• Builds real working relationships with suppliers, not just paper trails
• Organized and data-driven—makes decisions based on evidence, not gut feel
• Communicates clearly and follows through on every commitment
• Comfortable jumping into whatever the team needs—we're a small, scrappy group and everyone pitches in

Benefits

• Competitive base salary range plus bonus depending on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package designed to support well-being and growth
• Generous PTO
• Free Grüns subscriptions
• Additional perks centered around health and well-being

About Us

At Grüns, we believe that foundational nutrition should be simple and convenient for everyone. We're dedicated to bringing comprehensive and real nutrition through our gummies, formulated from 60 nutrient-dense and whole-food ingredients. Our mission is to provide grab-and-go snack packs of gummies that deliver daily nutrition without the hassle of pills, powders, or multiple supplements.

We hold ourselves to high standards, constantly raising the bar. We value ownership, collaboration, and driving impact with urgency. Our culture emphasizes wellness and balance, ensuring everyone can thrive both professionally and personally.