Global Quality Manager- SQM

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Global Quality Manager- SQM

Quality

  • Amersfoort, Utrecht
  • Full time
  • Quality

Global Quality Manager- SQM

Job Description

Why join us
Join Nutreco, an SHV company and global leader in animal nutrition and aquafeed, as our Global Quality Manager – Supplier Quality Management. Guided by our purpose of Feeding the Future, we are committed to driving sustainable impact across the supply chain.
In this strategic global role, you will lead the development and deployment of our supplier quality strategy. You will define and implement procurement aligned quality standards that enhance supplier performance, ensure food and feed safety, and strengthen the reliability of our global supply base. Your expertise will directly support operational excellence and enable our businesses worldwide to deliver consistent, high quality products with confidence.


What you’ll do

  • Lead the global Supplier Quality Management framework—design, deploy, and continuously elevate Nutreco’s standards, processes, and tools.
  • Turn quality strategy into action by translating certification, regulatory and Nutreco requirements into scalable, digital workflows aligned with Nutreco’s core IT platforms.
  • Drive global consistency by ensuring strong implementation and compliance across regions, business units, and our supplier network.
  • Unlock data‑driven performance through robust KPIs, dashboards, and analytics that highlight supplier quality trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
  • Serve as the expert voice during supplier incidents, audits, and crisis situations involving strategic partners and third‑party manufacturing.
  • Champion cross‑functional collaboration with Quality, Procurement, Supply Chain, IT, One Data, and global stakeholders to advance continuous improvement and embed best practices

Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who is accountable, influential, and ready to own this role. You bring structure, clarity, and credibility to complex global environments and know how to turn quality standards into practical, value adding outcomes.
You’ll also bring:

  • Extensive experience in Quality Management, with a strong focus on Supplier Quality Management in global supply chains.
  • Industry expertise in animal nutrition, food, or feed, supported by solid knowledge of food and feed safety regulations.
  • A proven track record of leading global initiatives and influencing stakeholders across regions and functions.
  • Experience with digital quality solutions, including data analytics, dashboards, AI, or hyper‑automation.
  • A master’s degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a closely related field (preferred).
  • Fluency in English, with strong communication skills and the ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels

What you’ll receive
As part of Nutreco, you will be joining a diverse, global group of companies with a long term focus and strong values. You’ll work in an international environment where quality, ownership, and collaboration are at the core.
In addition, you can expect:

  • A competitive reward package aligned with a global role
  • Strong pension and benefits
  • Opportunities for professional growth and exposure across Nutreco and the wider SHV group
  • A culture that supports wellbeing, inclusion, and long term development

How and why to find out more
This is your chance to shape direction, elevate global standards, and safeguard what matters most across Nutreco’s supplier network. If you’re ready to drive measurable impact and actively contribute to our purpose of Feeding the Future. For more information, please contact Eniola Apara at eniola.apara@nutreco.com
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