Senior Director, Global Supplier Quality

Senior Director, Global Supplier Quality

What we do

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Who We Are

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated.  We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours. For more information, click here.

Role reports to:

Chief Quality Officer

Location:

Europe/Middle East/Africa, Switzerland, Zug, Rotkreuz

Work Location:

Fully Onsite

What you will do

Responsible for developing strategic plans, leading supplier and external manufacturer category strategy on behalf of Quality, ensuring compliance, and providing structure for KPIs and continuous improvement.

Tasks/Duties/Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supplier quality management strategies to ensure the highest level of quality standards and reliability are met
• Lead management of global chemical and packaging suppliers.
• Partner with network team on supplier selection criteria and governance
• Represent Quality in the Procurement leadership team, ensuring Quality requirements are incorporated into the Supplier Relationship Management strategy, globally for Kenvue
• Lead cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives in supplier quality performance
• Lead a global team to drive category expertise and processes/standards, and regional teams to drive excellence in operations and ensure flawless implementation of global processes/standards.
• Driving standardization in process and execution across global regions
• Define and drive the strategic direction for the supplier quality management function
• Lead and oversee the development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives
• Provide guidance and direction on corrective action and preventive action processes
• Represent the quality function in the Procurement leadership team
• Establish and maintain global relationships with regional teams
• Provide subject matter expertise to other departments and lead cross-functional teams

Required Years of Related Experience:      

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Life Sciences or related discipline field
• Minimum of 10-12 years of experience in supplier quality management or related

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proven track record of successfully managing supplier quality programs and driving process improvements
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Experience in leading and overseeing quality improvement initiatives
• Strong knowledge of corrective action and preventive action processes
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve quality objectives

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