Senior Specialist, Supplier Quality

About the role

Gruns is hiring a Senior Specialist, Supplier Quality. Our supplier network is growing fast, and so is the workload behind it. Between our own comanufacturers and the added scope from Unilever, supplier qualification, audits, and corrective actions have outgrown what our Quality leadership team can own alone. This role exists to take that on: full ownership of supplier quality across our comanufacturer and supplier network, from qualification through ongoing performance.

In this role, you will:

• Own the supplier qualification program end to end, covering suppliers, comanufacturers, copackers, laboratories, and distribution partners
• Conduct and coordinate on-site audits across our facility network, including our distribution centers and our growing comanufacturer base
• Lead supplier corrective action (SCAR) management, from root cause investigation through effectiveness verification
• Build and maintain supplier scorecards and run routine performance reviews
• Verify GFSI, cGMP, food safety, and regulatory compliance at supplier and comanufacturer sites
• Support new supplier onboarding and quality readiness for new product launches
• Travel monthly to supplier and comanufacturer facilities. Most visits run 1-4 days depending on whether it's a check-in or a full audit.

We're looking for someone who:

• Brings 2-5 years of experience in supplier quality, food safety, QA, or supply chain compliance
• Is HACCP certified with hands-on experience applying it in a supplier or manufacturing environment
• Holds an Internal Auditor certification and has used it to lead real audits, not just earn the credential
• Has worked directly within a GFSI certification scheme (SQF, BRCGS, FSSC 22000, or similar)
• Has run or supported supplier audits and managed corrective action processes from start to finish
• Knows FDA food safety regulations and supplier verification requirements
• Is comfortable with regular travel, including multi-day audit trips to facilities across states

Approach to the role:

• Spots risk before it becomes a problem. Proactive, not reactive
• Builds real working relationships with suppliers, not just paper