Position Summary : The Supplier Quality Manager will oversee the design, implementation, monitoring, 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 within the Supply Chain Organization.
* Position open to Spain, France, Turkey, and Romania
Objective of the Position : Establish strategies to ensure the implementation of GB & BQ Supplier Management Standards. Collaborate 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, performance metrics, and certification programs for suppliers of ingredients and packaging materials from a quality and food safety perspective. Work with global and regional supply chain management teams to prioritize alternative supplier development for contingency planning, ensuring continuous supply and competitive service and costs. Coach suppliers for continuous improvement. Lead and organize food quality and safety audits for suppliers, monitor progress, and report on supplier performance. Collaborate with AOWs, countries’ external operations, procurement, and R&D to ensure the safety of new and existing ingredients.
Co-Manufacturing Management : Develop and implement strategies for GB & BQ co-manufacturing standards. Develop food safety and quality programs for co-manufacturers. Define service agreements in contracts covering quality, safety, and legality. Establish controls on co-manufacturing performance through product qualification, audits, follow-ups, and supervision. Define KPIs for evaluation, provide feedback, and make decisions regarding co-manufacturing. Monitor progress and report regularly.
Quality in Logistics, Transportation, and Reverse Logistics : Develop strategies to ensure quality and safety standards for storage and transportation of finished products. Establish guidelines for selecting, approving, and monitoring warehouses handling materials and finished products. Support markets in establishing handling procedures at distribution centers. Develop service-level agreements with transport providers including quality and safety guidelines. Implement evaluation systems for warehouses and transport operations, including findings, action plans, and continuous improvement. Establish KPIs to evaluate and monitor quality and safety in warehouses and transports. Monitor provider progress and report regularly.
IT Tool Management : Ensure full implementation and maintenance of Tracegains Software at BQ. Organize ongoing training for users of BQ and External Operations teams.
Development & Training : Develop and conduct training on Quality & Food Safety expectations for internal departments and partners. Stay updated on industry trends and regulatory changes related to External Operation Management. Collaborate with Grupo Bimbo External Operations representatives. Facilitate global knowledge sharing, best practices, and harmonized procedures. 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). Over 7 years of progressive experience in Supplier Management, Food Safety & Quality, including multi-site or international roles—preferably in baked goods or food manufacturing. Expertise in supply chain, export/import regulations, and standards.
Travel : International travel required (20–40%).
Skills : Ability to lead cross-cultural, remote, and matrixed teams. Strategic thinking, influencing, and excellent communication skills. High accuracy in reading and processing written information. Proficient in English (written and oral). Skilled in Microsoft Office, SAP, TraceGains, and other software. Good organizational and time management skills. Initiative, self-motivation, and leadership by influence. Systematic decision-making skills.
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