Raw Material Quality Manager

RYZE

. Own and continuously improve the raw material and packaging supplier audit and qualification program, covering ingredient suppliers, packaging vendors, and third-party warehouses .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in supplier quality management, including auditing, qualification, and risk assessment of raw materials and packaging. Proficient in regulatory compliance with cGMP, FSMA, and GFSI standards, ensuring high-quality specifications and documentation.

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Supplier Quality ManagementCGMP ComplianceRoot Cause AnalysisCAPA ManagementRaw Material Risk Assessment

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Hard Skills

Supplier AuditingQuality AssuranceNon-Conformance ManagementKPI DevelopmentTechnical Documentation

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional CollaborationProblem SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

EQMS PlatformsQualio

Industry Keywords

Food ScienceHACCPFSVPGFSIDietary Supplement Manufacturing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and continuously improve the raw material and packaging supplier audit and qualification program, covering ingredient suppliers, packaging vendors, and third-party warehouses
Lead onboarding and qualification of new raw material and packaging suppliers, including remote and on-site audits against cGMP, FSMA, GFSI, and internal standards
Design a raw material standard requirement and KPI measurement, in parallel to the Ryze Above standard, to drive raw material visits and performance
Own raw material specifications and technical documentation, driving best-in-class standards for spec format and the quality and completeness of Certificates of Analysis (COAs)
Ensure RYZE's own standard for specifications is rolled out and maintained
Build and maintain the raw material risk assessment process and audit schedule, covering food safety, allergens, country of origin, financial and other risk factors
Manage raw material deviations and non-conformances, leading root cause analysis and CAPA to close out recurring supplier issues
Own supplier quality agreements and Supplier Quality Questionnaires (SQQs), keeping documentation current and audit-ready
Develop and maintain KPIs for raw material supplier performance and audit outcomes, feeding the wider Quality data and reporting cadence
Partner cross-functionally with Procurement, NPD, and the Senior Quality Manager on new supplier approvals, product changes, and new launches
Report to the VP of Quality

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field
5+ years of supplier or raw material quality experience within food, beverage, or dietary supplement manufacturing
Deep working knowledge of cGMP (21 CFR Parts 111 & 117), FSMA, HACCP, GFSI, and FSVP regulations
Proven experience auditing and qualifying raw material, packaging, and co-manufacturing suppliers
Skilled in non-conformance management, CAPA, root cause analysis, and supplier risk assessment
Comfortable traveling for supplier audits (up to ~30%) and working with eQMS platforms (e.g. Qualio).