Global Head of Supplier Quality F&B

Overview

As Global Head of Supplier Quality, you define and drive the worldwide supplier and raw material quality strategy for the Fragrance & Beauty Division. You will harmonize standards, govern supplier quality programs, and lead improvement initiatives across a global network. You’ll collaborate with Quality, Procurement, Operations and JV partners to bolster regulatory compliance, product quality, and operational resilience. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical expertise in olfactive quality and sensory science, offering meaningful impact across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement global supplier and raw material quality strategy aligned with business priorities
• Harmonize quality standards, governance frameworks, KPIs, and audit programs across regions and Joint Ventures
• Lead supplier quality improvement initiatives, vendor development, and raw material risk management
• Oversee global policies, standards, and continuous improvement practices in quality
• Drive governance and deployment of Raw Material Reference Standards globally
• Provide SME guidance on supplier quality, raw material quality, olfactive quality, and related QC topics
• Support risk assessments, incident resolution, and data-driven decision making to strengthen performance
• Coach regional quality teams and Joint Venture counterparts in supplier quality practices
• Represent Supplier Quality in global governance forums and cross-functional initiatives
• Lead and develop direct reports and global quality networks to sustain capability and excellence
• Foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning across internal teams and JV partnerships

Key requirements

• Minimum 10 years of Quality Management experience in fragrance or related sectors
• Strong expertise in raw material quality management, olfactive evaluation, and supplier quality systems
• Experience leading Global Quality Control and Supplier Quality teams
• Proven success managing complex cross-functional projects and stakeholder networks
• Experience building and leading international teams and technical experts
• Understanding of ingredient manufacturing processes, laboratory operations, and QC techniques
• Knowledge of global quality systems, regulatory requirements, and ingredient safety principles
• Fluent in English, written and spoken
• Ability to influence and lead in a matrix organization
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• stakeholder management
• leadership
• collaboration
• sensory science
• olfactive quality
• ingredient manufacturing processes

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