Suppliers & Co-Man Quality Assurance Manager Americas

About Campari Group

Campari Group today is a major player in the global branded spirits industry, with a portfolio of over 50 premium and super premium brands, marketed and distributed in over 190 markets around the world, with leading positions in Europe and the Americas. Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Campari Group owns 25 plants worldwide and has its own distribution network in 26 countries and employs approximately 4,700 people. Shares of the parent company Davide Campari - Milano N.V. are listed on the Italian Stock Exchange since 2001. Campari Group is today the sixth‑largest player worldwide in the premium spirits industry.

Job Title

Suppliers & Co- Man Quality Assurance Manager Americas

Reports to

Global Quality Assurance and SQA Senior Manager

Main Role Purpose Description

Reporting to the Global Quality Assurance and SQA Quality Manager, the selected candidate will manage day‑to‑day operations for suppliers and co‑manufacturers across ingredient, packaging, and product categories. This role involves proactive management of supplier categories, development and implementation of quality and performance improvement programs, and support for initiatives related to new suppliers and new products. The Regional Supplier and 3rd‑party manufacturer Quality Manager AMERICAS will execute the organization’s Supplier Quality Program, serve on the Global Quality Suppliers and 3rd Party Manufacturer Committee, and act as the business partner for AMERICAS plants and stakeholders, coordinating with other supplier quality teams.

Main Responsibilities Description

• Vendor Management – responsible for managing an evolving Global Vendor Management Strategy to assure continuous supply of safe, legal, and specified materials.
• Lead supplier and co‑manufacturer selection and qualification activities, ensuring suppliers and external operations meet Campari Group Vision quality and regulatory requirements.
• Manage performance and partner with suppliers and external manufacturers to address challenges and execute improvement plans.
• Effectively support key business initiatives such as cost‑reduction projects and new product development, ensuring quality from design and compliance right from the first deliveries.
• Vendor Auditing – audit and inspect vendors to assure their full compliance with Campari Group Quality requirements and specifications.

Primary Activities Descriptions

• Ingredient and Packaging Suppliers – provide raw material and packaging expertise, including performance and data analyses that support proactive category planning under the Supplier Quality Assurance Program.
• Work with the manufacturing units to resolve issues related to raw materials and vendors.
• Lead mitigation of key supply‑chain issues/risks (vendors related) to improve and increase supplier reliability and performance.
• Conduct supplier qualification activities at existing and prospective suppliers and/or external manufacturers as needed.
• Responsible for managing supplier‑related systems including change control, NC/CAPA, Quality Agreements, specification development.
• Provide guidance and support to project teams and affiliates regarding outsourced activities.
• Track and trend key quality indicators/metrics to monitor vendor performance.
• Responsible for quality technical assessments, quality agreements, supplier change control, supplier non‑conformance, and CAPA related activities.
• Partner with Quality, R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Distribution, Regulatory and vendors to ensure compliance with product requirements, material/component specifications, company procedures, FDA, ISO, GFSI, etc.
• Support R&D in production trials of new product releases across the suppliers/co‑manufacturing facilities.
• Roll out of the new Vendors SAQ platform through the AMES Region.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned by the Global QA and SQA Senior Manager.

Performance Indicators

• Annual goals aligned with the Company’s Must Win Battles and Management Review of Quality Process (RFT, Complaints Reduction, Defect Reduction, Cost of Non‑Quality, Audit plan, Vendor Performance rating, etc.).
• Individual goals aligned with implementing and maintaining a Quality Culture.

Competence/Skill Requirements

• Relevant food industry experience required with experience in supplier quality function (8‑10 years minimum) and in raw materials or related areas.
• Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
• GFSI Lead auditor certification.
• Strong working knowledge of food processes, HACCP, risk management and sanitation ideally gained in a food manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge in food safety raw materials and quality systems programs throughout a range of industry areas.
• Experience in managing multi‑country vendors.
• Very good team player – firm but diplomatic and able to influence behaviors.
• Good listening, auditing, analytical skills, initiative, and autonomy.
• Fluent in English and Spanish or Portuguese.

Knowledge And Experience

• A Bachelor degree in Food Science or equivalent Applied Science.
• Advanced knowledge of the Beverage and Spirits Product Category.
• Extensive experience in Quality Assurance preferably with practical experience as food safety expert, R&D or manufacturing function.
• Extensive audit experience and auditor certification highly appreciated.
• Advanced knowledge of HACCP, microbial potential hazards and GFSI standards.
• Experience in quality systems and regulated businesses for Food & Beverages.
• Good understanding of customer and consumer‑centric quality management principles.
• Knowledge and application of base QA systems, including deviations management, consumer complaints, document control and technical standards within a regulated knowledge of microbiology and analytical labs methods, DoE, PDCA, Six‑Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing tools.
• Proven track record in risk assessment and management, including risk identification tools and communication processes.
• Solid experience with manufacturing operations.
• Project management skills – ability to lead multiple projects independently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience in working across multiple functions/projects.
• Broad understanding of Supply Chain models.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At Campari Group we believe in building more value together, thus we see diversity in all forms as a source of enrichment. Our employment policies and practices ensure that we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment without regard to any individual’s race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliation or activity, age, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Campari Group believes that fair compensation and equal opportunities are crucial for employees’ well‑being, empowerment, and engagement. Our efforts to ensure fair pay have earned us the Fair Pay Certification by Fair Pay Workplace, an independent organization dedicated to dismantling pay disparities based on gender, race, and their intersection.

Note to Applicants

Your application will be assessed based on your abilities, expertise, general knowledge and experience, not because of any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information you may possess. You must not disclose to Campari Group any such information. In the event that you are asked a question that cannot be answered without disclosure of any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information (including from a current or prior employer or their vendors or customers), you must decline to answer the question.

Notice to Third‑Party Agencies

Please refrain from cold‑calling or emailing our executive leadership team or the HR community directly. The Talent Acquisition department manages centralized recruiting operations globally, including the selection and management of external suppliers. Currently, our preferred supplier list is at full capacity. To ensure we have your information on file for future consideration, we kindly request that you complete the online form provided here.