Position Summary :
The Supplier Quality Manager will oversee the design, implementation, monitoring, performance assessment, and continuous improvement of External Operation systems across all company-owned and influenced manufacturing facilities worldwide. The role involves setting and enforcing standards, aligning global practices with regulatory and customer requirements, and promoting unified standards throughout the Supply Chain Organization.Position open to Spain, France, Turkiye, and RumaniaOBJECTIVE OF THE POSITIONEstablish strategies to ensure the implementation of GB & BQ Supplier Management Standards.Define and coordinate with BQ AOW & Countries on policies, programs, and procedures related to food quality and safety for Supplier Management.Support markets in risk assessment and testing plans for incoming raw materials.Resolve global and local supplier complaints regarding quality, food safety, and regulatory issues.Support approval, development, and monitoring of performance metrics and certification programs for suppliers of ingredients and packaging materials from a quality and food safety perspective.Collaborate with global and regional supply chain management teams to prioritize alternative supplier development for contingency planning and competitive service and cost.Coach suppliers for continuous improvement.Lead and organize food quality and safety audits for suppliers.Monitor global supplier performance and report regularly.Work closely with AOWs & Countries’ External Operations, Procurement, and R&D to ensure the safety of ingredients.Co-Manufacturing Management :
Develop strategies to implement GB & BQ co-manufacturing standards.Develop food safety and quality programs for co-manufacturing.Define service agreements with co-manufacturers regarding quality, safety, and legality.Establish controls on co-manufacturer performance via product qualification.Conduct audits and supervise co-manufacturing operations, alerting stakeholders of risks.Define KPIs for evaluation and decision-making regarding co-manufacturing.Monitor co-manufacturer progress and report status.Quality in Logistics, Transportation, and Reverse Logistics :
Develop strategies for quality and safety in storage and transportation.Implement guidelines for warehouse approval and monitoring.Support establishment of handling procedures at distribution centers.Develop service-level agreements with transport operators including quality and safety guidelines.Implement evaluation systems for warehouses and transport operations.Coordinate resources to address quality, safety, and legality risks.Establish KPIs for external warehouses and transports.Monitor transport provider progress and report.IT Tool Management :
Ensure full implementation and maintenance of TraceGains software.Organize ongoing user training for partners.Team Development & Training :
Develop and deliver training on Quality & Food Safety expectations.Stay updated on industry trends and regulations.Collaborate with Grupo Bimbo External Operations.Facilitate knowledge sharing and best practices.Perform other duties as assigned by senior management.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Agriculture, Food Technology, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).At least 7 years of progressive experience in Supplier Management, Food Safety & Quality, with multi-site or international scope, preferably in baked goods or food manufacturing.Expertise in Supply Chain, Export/Import regulations and standards.Willing to travel internationally (20–40%).Skills :
Ability to lead cross-cultural, remote, and matrix teams.Strategic thinking, influencing, and excellent communication skills.High accuracy in reading and processing information.Proficiency in English (written and oral).Proficient in Microsoft Office, SAP, TraceGains, and other software.Strong organizational and time management skills.Self-motivated and proactive.Leadership through influence and facilitative management style.Systematic approach to decision-making.
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