Senior Quality Specialist - Supplier

Clorox • Alpharetta, GA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role manages the Supplier Management Program to ensure compliance, performance, and continuous improvement across the supply base. It focuses on building strong supplier relationships, monitoring KPIs, and driving corrective actions to maintain quality and reliability. The position collaborates with Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to resolve issues and implement process enhancements. Additionally, it supports risk management, audits, and introduces innovative tools to strengthen supplier performance and compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quality, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in supplier quality, procurement, or quality assurance.
• Knowledge of supplier management programs and regulatory compliance (FDA, ISO preferred).
• Experience with KPI development and performance tracking.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across functions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data visualization tools (PowerBI preferred).
• Strong understanding of quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong written communication, presentation, problem-solving, critical thinking, and time management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt strongly preferred.
• Project management experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Supplier Management Program Ownership : Maintain and enhance the supplier management framework, ensuring alignment with corporate quality & safety standards and regulatory requirements. Suppliers include both material suppliers and external manufacturers.
• Performance Monitoring & KPIs : Define, track, and report supplier performance metrics (e.g., quality, delivery, compliance); drive accountability and improvement actions.
• Relationship Building : Develop strong partnerships with suppliers to foster collaboration, transparency, and proactive issue resolution.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to address supplier-related challenges and implement improvement initiatives.
• Continuous Improvement : Identify opportunities to optimize supplier processes and quality systems; lead projects that enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Risk Management : Support risk assessments for suppliers and implement mitigation strategies to ensure supply continuity, product quality, and safety.
• Audit & Compliance Support : Assist in supplier audits and ensure corrective actions are implemented effectively.
• Innovation & Capability Building : Introduce new tools and approaches for supplier performance management, including data analytics and digital solutions.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive, starting with our own people. To help make this possible, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company match, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location), inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees