**91144BR** **Job Title:** Raw Material and Supplier Quality Specialist **Department/Function:** Operations: Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities **Job Description:** **Raw Material and Supplier Quality Specialist** **NATURE & SCOPE** The Raw Material and Supplier Quality Specialist position is responsible for supporting the Raw Material Qualification and Supplier Approval processes for H&W sites in NA. For Raw Material Qualification, this could include maintaining current documentation from suppliers, documentation review, performing hazard analyses, and creating specifications. For Supplier Approval, this does include the scheduling, conducting, reporting, and resulting action item closure for supplier and contract manufacturer audits, review of supplier questionnaires and food safety certificates, and maintenance of the approved Supplier list for ADM H&W NA facilities. **Raw Material Qualification** + Review raw material documentation for suitability in dietary supplement products + Perform or assist in completion of raw material hazard analyses + Create or assist in creation of specifications and result reports + Drive continuous improvement and best practice sharing for internal Deerland facilities. **External Audits** + Professionally represent Deerland as assigned on quality matters with vendors and customers. + Interface with facilities to schedule and conduct quality and food safety audits of internal plants and warehouses, utilizing technology and global ADM resources wherever possible. + Prepare written analysis for vendors setting forth scope of audits, observations, assessment and recommendation. + Execute appropriate inspection criteria, to determine degree of compliance with necessary requirements. + Clearly and accurately document all observations and corrective actions and initiate enforcement action where warranted. + Clearly and concisely capture defensible audit findings to provide unambiguous actionables. + Follow up on audit findings and observations and track CAPAs to closure. + Communicate with facility leadership teams throughout all phases of the audit process. + Determine the risk level and approval status of Deerland suppliers and contract manufacturers. + Oversee the supplier management and monitoring activities and update and maintain the Approved Supplier list. **Other** + Generate monthly metrics on audit status and related CAPAs. + Perform special projects and other responsibilities as needed. **Education** + Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university + Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Biology, or equivalent. **Experience** + 3+ years’ work experience in CFR 111 or 117 complaint facility in Quality or Supply Chain + Preferred: Experience in auditing **Specific skills** + PCQI Certified or willing to attain + Strong knowledge of current quality systems requirements and implementation techniques. + Superior communication and analytical skills plus demonstrated skills to handle a variety of assignments simultaneously. + Ability to travel, may include international. + Customer-advocate to insure on time task completion. + Requires excellent written and verbal communications. + Ability to work successfully in a cross functional matrix. Sales, Marketing, Finance, Quality etc. + Results driven, strong work ethic. + Strong organizational and time management skills. This position can be located in Forsyth, MO or Kennesaw, GA. Excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement listed? Studies show that often applicants will self-select out if they don’t check every box. We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings. ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. REF:91144BR AJCIND **Req/Job ID:** 91144BR **City:** Forsyth **State:** MO - Missouri **Ref ID:** \#LI-DNI **:** **About ADM** At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com. **\t:** **\#IncludingYou** Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM. (https://www.adm.com/en-us/culture-and-careers/diversity-equity-inclusion/) **:** **Benefits and Perks** Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including: + **Physical wellness** – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable). + **Financial wellness** – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection. + **Mental and social wellness** – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares). Additional benefits include: + Paid time off including paid holidays. + Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave. + Tuition assistance. + Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs. *Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.