Overview
As Global Head of Supplier Quality, you define and drive the worldwide supplier and raw material quality strategy for the Fragrance & Beauty Division. You will harmonize standards, govern supplier quality programs, and lead improvement initiatives across a global network. You’ll collaborate with Quality, Procurement, Operations and JV partners to bolster regulatory compliance, product quality, and operational resilience. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical expertise in olfactive quality and sensory science, offering meaningful impact across the organization.
Responsibilities
- Define and implement global supplier and raw material quality strategy aligned with business priorities
- Harmonize quality standards, governance frameworks, KPIs, and audit programs across regions and Joint Ventures
- Lead supplier quality improvement initiatives, vendor development, and raw material risk management
- Oversee global policies, standards, and continuous improvement practices in quality
- Drive governance and deployment of Raw Material Reference Standards globally
- Provide SME guidance on supplier quality, raw material quality, olfactive quality, and related QC topics
- Support risk assessments, incident resolution, and data-driven decision making to strengthen performance
- Coach regional quality teams and Joint Venture counterparts in supplier quality practices
- Represent Supplier Quality in global governance forums and cross-functional initiatives
- Lead and develop direct reports and global quality networks to sustain capability and excellence
- Foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning across internal teams and JV partnerships
Key requirements
- Minimum 10 years of Quality Management experience in fragrance or related sectors
- Strong expertise in raw material quality management, olfactive evaluation, and supplier quality systems
- Experience leading Global Quality Control and Supplier Quality teams
- Proven success managing complex cross-functional projects and stakeholder networks
- Experience building and leading international teams and technical experts
- Understanding of ingredient manufacturing processes, laboratory operations, and QC techniques
- Knowledge of global quality systems, regulatory requirements, and ingredient safety principles
- Fluent in English, written and spoken
- Ability to influence and lead in a matrix organization
- Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- stakeholder management
- leadership
- collaboration
- sensory science
- olfactive quality
- ingredient manufacturing processes
Global Head of Supplier Quality F&B in Ashford employer: Givaudan
At Givaudan, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, fostering a vibrant work culture that celebrates creativity and collaboration. With over 17,000 employees globally, you will have ample opportunities for personal and professional growth, supported by continuous training and a commitment to innovation in the fragrance industry. Located in the UK, our team thrives on diversity and inclusivity, ensuring that every employee's unique essence contributes to our mission of enhancing lives through scent and taste.
