Supply Chain & Vendor Quality Manager - Tarlac

Now Hiring: Supply Chain & Vendor Quality Manager

This position requires a proactive professional capable of negotiating contracts, managing freight logistics, and fostering strong supplier relationships, all while driving a culture of quality compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategies for efficient international supply chain operations, including sourcing, procurement, and logistics.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with international suppliers and freight forwarders to optimize costs and ensure timely delivery.
• Oversee freight logistics, ensuring compliance with timelines, budgets, and regulatory requirements.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with international suppliers, focusing on collaboration and trust.

• Evaluate and monitor supplier performance to ensure adherence to quality standards and specifications.
• Review Certificates of Analysis (COAs) from suppliers, comparing data to internal specifications to ensure compliance.
• Conduct routine and ad-hoc audits of suppliers to assess their quality management systems and capabilities.
• Develop and maintain a vendor quality management program to ensure consistent supply of high-quality materials.
• Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to address and resolve quality issues related to vendor-supplied materials.

• Partner with internal teams, including Quality Assurance, Regulatory, and Operations, to align supply chain practices with company standards.
• Drive initiatives to streamline supply chain processes while maintaining a focus on quality assurance.
• Support product development teams by sourcing raw materials that meet stringent quality requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Quality Assurance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in international supply chain management, including contract negotiation and freight logistics.
• 3+ years of experience in vendor quality management with a solid understanding of quality assurance processes.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in reviewing and interpreting Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and comparing them to product specifications.
• Familiarity with quality standards such as ISO, GMP, HACCP, or equivalent.
• Advanced skills in supply chain management tools and ERP systems.

Soft Skills:

• Exceptional negotiation and relationship management skills to foster strong supplier partnerships.
• High attention to detail and the ability to analyze and interpret technical data.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across teams.

For application you may submit your updated resume to [email protected]