Givaudan Careers Global Head of Supplier Quality F&B

Givaudan • Kent, WA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Head of Global Supplier Quality is responsible for defining and leading the global strategy and governance for raw material and supplier quality performance across the Fragrance & Beauty Division. In this role, you will ensure consistent quality standards, strengthen supplier partnerships, and drive continuous improvement across a complex global supply network. Working closely with Quality, Procurement, Operations, Creation, Technical Perfumery, Regulatory, Innovation, Manufacturing, and Joint Venture partners, you will influence enterprise-wide decisions that support product quality, regulatory compliance, operational resilience, and customer satisfaction. This position combines strategic leadership, technical expertise, operational excellence, and people development within a highly collaborative international environment. The position reports to the Global Head of Quality Management and can be based in Ashford, UK, or Sant Celoni, Spain.

Requirements

• University degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Material Science, or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of Quality Management experience within the fragrance industry or related sectors such as FMCG, cosmetics, flavors, specialty chemicals, or consumer products.
• Strong expertise in raw material quality management, olfactive evaluation, and supplier quality systems.
• Significant experience leading Quality Control and/or Supplier Quality teams in a global environment.
• Proven success managing complex cross-functional projects and stakeholder networks.
• Experience leading and developing international teams and technical experts.
• Strong understanding of ingredient manufacturing processes, laboratory operations, and raw material processing techniques.
• Broad knowledge of global quality systems, regulatory requirements, and ingredient safety principles.
• Expertise in sensory science principles and interpretation of sensory data.
• Ability to influence and lead through collaboration in a matrix organization.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to lead transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the global supplier quality and raw material quality strategy aligned with business priorities and quality objectives across Givaudan entities and Joint Ventures.
• Harmonize global quality standards, governance frameworks, KPIs, supplier qualification processes, and audit programs across regions, manufacturing sites, and Joint Ventures.
• Lead supplier quality improvement initiatives, vendor development programs, and raw material risk management activities.
• Ensure effective implementation of global quality policies, standards, and continuous improvement practices.
• Drive the governance and deployment of Raw Material Reference Standards globally, including within Joint Ventures where applicable.
• Serve as the global subject matter expert for supplier quality, raw material quality, and Quality Control-related topics.
• Provide technical leadership in olfactive quality, sensory evaluation, ingredient manufacturing processes, laboratory operations, and root cause investigations.
• Support quality risk assessments, quality incident resolution, and data-driven decision-making processes to strengthen supplier and raw material performance.
• Monitor supplier quality performance and identify opportunities to improve consistency, reliability, and operational effectiveness across the supply network.
• Build strong partnerships with Procurement, Operations, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Creation, Technical Perfumery, Innovation teams, external suppliers, and Joint Venture stakeholders to improve quality performance and business outcomes.
• Influence strategic decisions through technical expertise, business insight, and effective stakeholder management.
• Coach and support regional quality teams, site quality leaders, and Joint Venture quality counterparts in supplier quality management practices.
• Represent Supplier Quality within global quality governance forums and cross-functional business initiatives.
• Lead, coach, and develop direct reports and global quality networks supporting supplier quality initiatives.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous learning, and quality excellence across internal teams and Joint Venture partnerships.
• Support organizational capability building, succession planning, and the development of sensory and technical expertise across the organization.
• Drive transformation and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen quality performance and operational efficiency globally.

Benefits

• Opportunities to develop your career within a global organization.
• A culture that values diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior