CoM Supplier Auditor Specialist

About the role:

The CoM Supplier Quality Auditor Specialist is responsible for conducting supplier and Co-Manufacturer audits across a diverse range of products sourced globally. The CoM Supplier Quality Auditor Specialist is responsible for our highest risk materials and coaching/shadowing Supplier Quality auditors.

These audits aim to verify adherence to BC's Food Safety and Quality standards. Additionally, this role facilitates the closure of Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and oversees Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) to maintain or elevate supplier quality.

This role will also support the regions during supplier quality issues.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct Audits: Execute supplier audits, especially for high-risk and new approvals across global supplier networks. Follow-up audits performed by 3rd party auditors. Involved in more complex audits (higher risks raw materials) or audits covering a broader scope (competitors, customers)

• Reporting and Communication: Prepare detailed audit reports communicating findings and outcomes to both suppliers and BC's internal supplier quality team. Engage in ongoing dialogue with suppliers to close audit gaps through corrective actions.

• Analysis and Improvement: Analyze trends from supplier audits to identify areas for strengthening BC's supplier quality requirements. Collaborate with sourcing and R&D to prioritize audits that align with key business initiatives.

• Support Initiatives: Actively contribute to projects and activities aimed at enhancing supplier performance and reducing Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs). Assist the Regional Supply Chain Performance Management & Supplier Improvement Manager in various improvement endeavors.

• Manages and guides GSQ Auditors in conducting audits including 3rd party auditors and shadowing audit.

• Takes on a leadership role in planning, executing and reporting audit activities. Supporting the regions during supplier quality issues.

Scope: LATAM

About you:

• Bachelor’s degree Food Science / Bio Science / Chemistry Engineering or equivalent).

• At least 15 years of experience in Quality and Food Safety.

• 5 + years Quality Assurance and Food Safety auditing experience in Food / Pharmaceutical / Feed Environment.

• Advanced English and Spanish are mandatory.

• GFSI certification schemes requirements.

• HACCP and prerequisite programs.

• FSMA, GMP’s, Food Safety & Quality requirements.

• Auditing skills – Leading supplier audits, assess the imminent risks and taking decisions. Desirable a formal training and/or experience with implementation (Preferred certification Lead Auditor and/or Food Safety Auditor).

• Pre knowledge on lethality process such as roaster, pasteurizer, and sterilizer is a plus for the position.

• Writing Audit Reports.

• Excellent written and verbal communication.

• Independent leading profile and taking decision.

• Travel required (Approximately 50 – 60% travel).

Location: Paulista Avenue, São Paulo, Brazil