MANAGER SUPPLIER QUALITY

Kenvue•Summit, NJ

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a: MANAGER 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. The Regional Supplier Lifecycle Manager is responsible for overseeing the end‑to‑end lifecycle of previously qualified suppliers, providing components to the North America region. This role serves as the primary interface between the organization and its supplier base, ensuring alignment with quality, service, risk, compliance, sustainability, and cost expectations. The ideal candidate is a skilled relationship builder, strong strategic thinker, and data‑driven problem solver with deep experience in supplier management, quality systems, and cross‑functional collaboration. In addition, this leader manages a regional team responsible for executing day‑to‑day supplier lifecycle activities. The ideal candidate is an experienced people leader, a strong strategist, and a data‑driven problem solver with deep knowledge of supplier quality, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree required (Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, or related field preferred).
A minimum of 8 years of experience. With a minimum 5 years in supplier quality, procurement, supply chain management, or vendor management preferred.
Experience in GMPs regulated environments.
Strong understanding of supplier quality principles, risk management, and process controls.
Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills; ability to influence without authority.
Analytical mindset with proficiency in using data and digital tools to drive decisions.
Ability to manage multiple suppliers, projects, and timelines across a regional footprint.
Strong communication skills (written and verbal), with executive presence.
Proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities and operate effectively in ambiguous, fast‑changing environments.
Ability to travel up to 15% domestically.

Nice To Haves

People leadership experience preferred.
Experience leveraging Power BI for reporting, metrics, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

Supplier Lifecycle Management Ensure suppliers comply with all regulatory, quality, operational, and contractual requirements across the lifecycle.
Performance & Risk Management Manage supplier performance using KPIs, scorecards, and business reviews. Identify risks within the supply base and implement mitigation plans in collaboration with quality, procurement, and operations. Drive root cause analysis and CAPA management with underperforming suppliers.
Serve as the regional point of contact for supplier relationship management (SRM). Facilitate governance meetings, and continuous improvement discussions with suppliers.
Partner with global teams to ensure alignment on strategy, standards, and practices. Lead initiatives to enhance supplier capabilities, reduce defects, and improve delivery reliability.
Support regulatory audits (e.g., FDA, GRC,) ensure suppliers and Kenvue meet evolving compliance requirements.