Senior Coordinator Supplier Quality- Tonganoxie, KS (Tonganoxie, United States) chez Our Company

Senior Coordinator, Supplier Quality

Tonganoxie, KS

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

As a Senior Coordinator, Supplier Quality at our Brand New (Premix) Animal Nutrition and Health location in Tonganoxie, KS, you will oversee the onboarding and quality performance of our suppliers, toller and Raw Materials (RM). You will also drive continuous improvement initiatives, conducting risk assessments, and managing supplier performance and reporting. This role is critical in ensuring that our supply chain operates efficiently and meets the highest quality standards.

If you have a continuous improvement mindset, an enthusiastic and energetic personality who is strong in both process, content and stakeholder management and possibly have pet food experience, please apply!

 Your Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure smooth documentation and know-how transition related to Pet Food supplier management for the region.
• Manage supplier and Raw Materials (RM) qualification for the site based on dsm-firmenich and specific customer requirements.
• Support sites on quality and food safety troubleshooting and regularly assess the effectiveness of improvement initiatives and make necessary adjustments to ensure ongoing progress.
• Perform thorough risk assessments of suppliers to identify potential quality issues and supply chain disruptions and create mitigation strategies.
• Conduct regular audits of suppliers to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Establish and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure supplier performance in terms of quality, delivery, and service.
• Generate and distribute detailed reports on supplier performance, highlighting areas of concern and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead regular performance review meetings with suppliers to discuss performance metrics, address issues, and develop improvement plans.
• Support site in Raw Material (RM)performance issues.

We bring:

• Paid holidays, 18 days PTO + 2 floating holidays.
• Full healthcare benefits day one – medical, dental, eye and life insurance.
• 401 K with generous company match
• A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers.
• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset.
• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally.
• The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose.
• A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and owns the outcome.

You bring:

• • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management or another related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality management, Quality Assurance or a similar role in the food industry.
  • Auditing experience. Knowledge of Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) Standards.
  • Knowledge of relevant food legislation and regulations.
  • Pet food quality experience desired.
  • Dry blending, product experience, laboratory skills are plus.
  • Service oriented person, who works accurately, with high quality and passion.
  • Strong computer program knowledge and skills (Power BI, CRM, PowerPoint, Excel).
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Spanish is a plus.
  • Enjoys working in close cooperation with other team members.

The salary or hourly wage scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant’s job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. Hourly $30.91- $39.59

 In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future. 

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement
At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.