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 within the Supply Chain Organization.
* Position open to Spain, France, Turkiye, and Rumania
OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION
* Establish 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.
* Address 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.
* Collaborate with global and regional supply chain 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 supplier progress and report on performance.
* 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 and perform audits on co-manufacturing operations, making decisions and issuing alerts as needed.
* Define KPIs for co-manufacturing evaluation and feedback.
* Monitor co-manufacturer progress and report regularly.
Quality in Logistics, Transportation, and Reverse Logistics :
* Develop strategies for quality and safety standards in storage and transportation.
* Oversee selection and monitoring of warehouses handling materials and finished products.
* Support markets in establishing 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 transport quality and safety.
* Monitor transport providers and report on progress.
IT Tool Management :
* Ensure full implementation and maintenance of Tracegains Software at BQ.
* Organize ongoing user training for partners and external operations.
Team Development & Training :
* Develop and deliver training on Quality & Food Safety expectations.
* Stay updated on industry trends and regulatory changes.
* Collaborate with Grupo Bimbo External Operations team.
* Promote global knowledge sharing and best practices.
* Perform additional 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 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.
* Willingness to travel internationally (20–40%).
Skills :
* Proven ability to lead cross-cultural, remote, and matrixed teams.
* Strategic thinking, influencing, and excellent communication skills.
* High accuracy in reading and processing written information.
* Strong English communication skills (both written and oral).
* Proficient in Microsoft Office, SAP, TraceGains, and other relevant software.
* Excellent organizational and time management skills.
* Self-motivated and proactive.
* Leadership through influence and facilitative management style.
* Systematic approach to decision-making based on facts.
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