Expert Suppliers and Tollers Quality Excellence

Expert Suppliers and Tollers Quality Excellence

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced:

Expert Suppliers and Tollers Quality Excellence

to join our team in Delft. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the quality performance of our suppliers, driving continuous improvement initiatives, conducting risk assessments, and managing supplier performance and reporting. This role is critical in ensuring that our supply chain operates efficiently and meets the highest quality standards.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify areas for improvement within the supplier quality management process and develop actionable plans to address them.
• Work closely with suppliers to implement best practices and continuous improvement methodologies to enhance product quality and process efficiency.
• Regularly assess the effectiveness of improvement initiatives and make necessary adjustments to ensure ongoing progress.
• Perform thorough risk assessments of suppliers to identify potential quality issues and supply chain disruptions and create mitigation strategies
• Conduct regular audits of suppliers to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Establish and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure supplier performance in terms of quality, delivery, and service and distribute detailed reports on supplier performance, highlighting areas of concern and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead regular performance review meetings with suppliers to discuss performance metrics, address issues, and develop improvement plans.
• Manage a portfolio of suppliers in the assigned product categories and keep stakeholders informed of progress and actions of multiple projects.

We bring

• A supportive team where collaboration is key for success.
• A dynamic work environment with many challenges that give you the possibility to work autonomously and with a team in finding the right solutions.
• Be part of an organization where sustainability isn't just a headline but is embedded in our strategy and processes, enabling you to make a meaningful impact on the world.
• Experience a culture that places safety and well-being at its core, caring for both your physical and mental health.

You Bring

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality management, Quality Assurance or a similar role in the food industry.
• Auditing experience and knowledge on GFSI Standards.
• Knowledge of relevant food legislation and regulations.
• Pet food quality experience desired.
• Good communication skills, organization and ability to manage multiple initiatives and project.
• Fluency in English, additional languages would be a plus.

The application process

Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal. Due to privacy regulations, we can only actively interact with applications via our career portal. If you have any questions, please contact Julita Straszak, Talent Acquisition Business Partner (julita.straszak@dsm-firmenich.com).

*Due to the holiday season, please anticipate some delay in the recruitment process. You can expect a response from the HR team in January. Thank you for your understanding.

Equal Opportunities Commitment

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate, there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet.

dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.

Agency Statement

Please note this is a direct search led by dsm-firmenich. We only accept applications from candidates, not from agencies nor subject to agency’s fees, percentages or similar.