Supplier Quality Analyst I (Remote)

About the role

The Supplier Quality Analyst I supports the supplier quality program by qualifying and auditing suppliers, maintaining compliance documentation, and monitoring supplier performance. This role collaborates with internal teams to manage approved supplier status, identify and mitigate quality risks, investigate issues, and drive continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Support the qualification and approval of new suppliers and service providers through documentation reviews, assessments, and audits.
• Ensure suppliers comply with company policies, quality standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate approved supplier records in databases and document management systems.
• Review supplier certifications, permits, food safety plans, and other compliance documentation.
• Coordinate supplier onboarding activities with Procurement, Operations, Logistics, Regulatory Compliance, and other internal stakeholders.
• Travel as needed to conduct supplier audits, assessments, and site inspections.
• Initiate, track, and follow up on corrective action requests to resolve supplier quality issues.
• Assist with root cause investigations related to supplier quality incidents and product safety concerns.
• Monitor supplier performance and identify opportunities for risk reduction and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on supplier quality initiatives and special projects.

Requirements

• 0–2 years of experience in quality assurance, supplier quality, manufacturing, food safety, auditing, or a related field; 2–4 years of experience preferred.
• Experience in food, beverage, packaging, logistics, warehousing, or manufacturing environments preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and quality management systems preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in food science, food technology, engineering, business, supply chain, biology, chemistry, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to travel independently up to 50% and access various operational and supplier sites.
• Strong analytical, organizational, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external suppliers.
• Preferred certifications include PCQI, GMP Auditor Training, Root Cause Analysis, HACCP, Six Sigma Green Belt, or SQF Practitioner Training.
• Spanish language proficiency preferred.

Pay

Annual salary range of $62,012.50–$80,616.25. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

Benefits

• Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation.
• Paid parental and caregiver leave.
• Medical insurance with virtual care options.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Health Savings Account with company match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Mental well-being benefits, including free counseling for employees and household members.
• Family-building benefits, including fertility treatment, adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursements.
• Income protection through life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, and accident coverage.