Supplier Documentation Specialist

Supplier Documentation Specialist

Glanbia Nutritional’s is a science-led, innovative producer of dairy and non-dairy solutions, including cheese, nutritional and functional nutrition solutions, and flavor solutions. The Nutritional Solutions portion of GN partners with food, beverage, and supplement companies to deliver protein, plant-based, bioactive, premix, flavor, bakery, functionally optimized nutrients, edible film, and aseptic processing solutions for a range of customers, from small start-up brands to multi-national brands.

The Opportunity 

This role is responsible for collecting, verifying, and managing supplier quality data and documents for all ingredients and packaging suppliers. The role ensures accurate and timely completion of various requests, including statements, affidavits, and questionnaires, primarily submitted by our growing global customer base. This position will report to the Director of Supply Chain Quality.  

• Monitor and maintain all food safety and quality assurance requirements and associated documentation for the Supplier Quality Management Program.
• Evaluate potential new suppliers as part of the new supplier onboarding process.
• Support in the preparation, scheduling, and documentation coordination of all food safety-related supplier approvals, risk assessments, and audits.
• Participate in cross-functional risk assessments of suppliers and raw materials.
• Support the implementation of a cloud-based Supplier Data Management Software.
• Function as a global key user for supplier data management software.
• Verify and update relevant master data for the new system.
• Transfer the latest version of required data to the supplier data management solution.
• Understand and develop proficiency in retrieving information from existing data storage repositories.
• Collect Supplier Compliant Action Request (SCAR) data for periodic reviews.
• Support all internal auditors across GN for audit preparation.
• Support team development of step action guides and provide feedback on department SOPs and policies.
• Maintain a summary of audits, risk scores, status, 3rd party certs on GN suppliers.

 The Skills you will bring to the team

• Bachelor of Science (BS) or equivalent degree in the field of science and technology.
• Prior experience capturing, organizing, and storing Supplier data and documents.
• Experience with quality and food safety management systems such as GFSI Standards, PCQI Human Food, PCQI Animal Food, HACCP, ISO, and Dietary Supplements. Foreign Supplier Verification Program certification is a plus.
• Familiarity with cloud-based portals including but not limited to SafeFood360, TraceGains, PDM, Ariba, Intelex, and others is preferred.
• Self-motivated professional who can drive forward the performance of the quality and technical teams.
• Ability to communicate effectively cross-functionally with Procurement, QA, and R&D and with different organizational levels.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and delegate assignments to others.
• Fluent in written and spoken English required.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please apply!

Where and how you will work  

The opportunity will be based in Twin Falls, ID with hybrid working arrangements available through our Smart working model which allows you a greater choice in how you work and live, giving you a better work-life balance.  

What we would like to offer you!  

The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package including staff discounts, generous family leave policy, health & dental plan, competitive salary, 401K.  

About Glanbia  

The Glanbia Group comprises three divisions: Glanbia Performance Nutrition, Glanbia Nutritional's, and Joint Ventures. Collectively and with our partners we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. We employ a team of 6,000 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our award-winning and market-leading products in 130 countries worldwide.  

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a variety of candidates, we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

At Glanbia, our culture celebrates individuality, knowing that together we are more.