Job Description
Supplier Quality, Sourcing & Export Compliance Manager
Sri Lanka / South Asia
About Us
We are an international company operating in the organic oils, food ingredients, and private label manufacturing sector. Our commitment to quality, sustainability, and operational excellence drives our continuous growth across international markets.
To strengthen our sourcing and quality assurance activities in South Asia, we are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Supplier Quality, Sourcing & Export Compliance Manager to represent our business interests on-site in Sri Lanka and neighboring sourcing regions.
Position Overview
The successful candidate will serve as our local operational representative, ensuring the highest standards of quality, compliance, supplier performance, and export readiness throughout the supply chain.
This role requires a strong scientific background, extensive experience in supplier auditing and quality assurance, and the ability to independently manage supplier relationships while protecting the company's interests and reputation.
Key Responsibilities
- Quality Assurance & Compliance
- Conduct audits of suppliers, production facilities, and processing sites.
- Verify product specifications, packaging materials, labels, batch coding, and shipping marks.
- Ensure full compliance with customer requirements and private label specifications.
- Monitor adherence to Organic, HACCP, IFS, BRCGS, and other relevant certification standards.
- Supervise pre-shipment inspections and container loading operations.
- Prepare detailed inspection reports supported by photographic and video evidence.
- Identify non-conformities and coordinate corrective and preventive actions.
- Supplier Performance Management
- Evaluate suppliers based on quality, reliability, lead times, pricing, transparency, and operational performance.
- Develop supplier scorecards and conduct ongoing performance reviews.
- Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvement initiatives.
- Monitor operational risks and escalate critical issues promptly.
- Build strong, professional relationships while maintaining independent oversight.
- Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Development
- Identify, assess, and qualify alternative suppliers and manufacturing partners.
- Develop contingency sourcing strategies and backup supplier networks.
- Support cost optimization, quality improvements, and supply chain resilience.
- Contribute to long-term sourcing strategies and supplier development programs.
Candidate Profile
Required Qualifications
- Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Agriculture, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
- Solid knowledge of Organic Certification, HACCP, IFS, BRCGS, and international quality management systems.
- Proven experience in supplier auditing, quality assurance, quality control, private label manufacturing, export operations, or procurement.
- Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, independence, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work autonomously and make objective decisions in the company's best interests.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience within Sri Lankan or South Asian supplier networks.
- Experience in organic products, food ingredients, edible oils, cosmetics, or related industries.
- Procurement and strategic sourcing experience.
- Experience managing multiple suppliers across different locations.
Critical Success Factors
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Zero-compromise commitment to quality and compliance.
- Ability to halt shipments when standards or specifications are not met.
- Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills.
- Independent judgment and decision-making capability.
- Proactive risk management and problem-solving approach.
- Commitment to protecting the company's reputation and customer satisfaction.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Performance will be measured through:
- Reduction in product defects and quality incidents.
- Improvement in supplier reliability and performance.
- Shipment accuracy and on-time delivery performance.
- Compliance with customer and certification requirements.
- Cost optimization initiatives.
- Successful qualification of new suppliers and sourcing opportunities.
What We Offer
- Strategic leadership role within an international organization.
- Significant responsibility and direct impact on business performance.
- Long-term career development and growth opportunities.
- International exposure and collaboration with global teams.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Performance-based incentives linked to measurable results.
Application Process
Interested candidates are invited to submit:
- Updated CV / Resume
- Relevant certifications
- Summary of audit, quality assurance, quality control, or supplier management experience
- Key achievements in sourcing, supplier development, or compliance management
If you are a rigorous, proactive, scientifically minded professional with a passion for quality, supplier excellence, and operational excellence, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Joe&Co S.r.l.
Via della Tecnica, 9 - 36043 Camisiano Vicentino, Italy
info@joecoandco.it | +39 0441 805910