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Supplier Quality Manager - NA Flavors
- ADM (Erlanger, KY)
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102749BR
Job Title:
Supplier Quality Manager - NA Flavors - Erlanger, KY
Department/Function:
Quality & Food Safety
Job Description:
Supplier Quality Manager - NA Flavors - Erlanger, KY
Job Summary
The Supplier Quality Manager is responsible for leading supplier quality management across the North America Flavors Business Unit. This role ensures compliance with corporate standards, oversees supplier performance of incoming raw materials and ingredients, and drives continuous improvement in supplier food safety and quality activities. The position partners closely with Procurement, CD&D, Supply Chain, Regulatory, and Quality teams to uphold the highest standards of incoming ingredients and raw materials, as well as supplier performance.
Key Responsibilities
+ Lead supplier qualification, onboarding, and ongoing performance management.
+ Review and approve raw materials and ingredients to meet BU quality standards.
+ Oversee supplier audits, complaint handling, and corrective actions.
+ Maintain the approved supplier list and monitor supplier KPIs.
+ Partner with Procurement, CD&D, and Regulatory teams on supplier data, scorecards, and risk assessments.
+ Guide and provide leadership to a team of Supplier Quality Specialists in maintaining specifications and documentation.
+ Support compliance with FSVP and other regulatory requirements.
+ Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the supplier quality program.
+ Provide strategic direction and leadership to the supplier quality team.
Qualifications
+ Bachelor’s degree in food science, Biological Sciences, or a related field.
+ 3–5 years’ experience managing regulatory, food safety or quality in a food manufacturing environment.
+ Strong knowledge of HACCP/HARPC, FSVP, GFSI, FSMA, ingredient risk assessment, and supplier quality systems.
+ Experience with supplier auditing and risk management.
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.
+ Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
+ Ability to work effectively across functions and lead remote teams.
+ Willingness to travel as needed.
Preferred Traits
Strategic thinker • Collaborative leader • Action-oriented • Skilled mentor and coach.
Relocation Assistance is available with this position.
Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
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REF:102749BR
Req/Job ID:
102749BR
City:
Erlanger
State:
KY - Kentucky
Ref ID:
\#LI-NG1
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About ADM
At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.
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Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.
We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law
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Benefits and Perks
Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:
+ **Physical wellness** – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
+ **Financial wellness** – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
+ **Mental and social wellness** – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
Additional benefits include:
+ Paid time off including paid holidays.
+ Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
+ Tuition assistance.
+ Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.
*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.
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Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.
If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
The pay range for this position is expected to be between:
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$71,800.00 - $134,500.00
Salaried Incentive Plan:
The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus
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