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Cosmetic Solutions Innovation Labs · 2 months ago

QA Specialist - Supplier Quality

Boca Raton, FL

Contract

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Cosmetic Solutions is a leader in the development and manufacturing of innovative personal care products. The Quality Assurance Specialist - Supplier Quality is responsible for managing all aspects of supplier quality and compliance, ensuring that suppliers meet regulatory standards and collaborating with various departments to uphold quality expectations.

Consumer GoodsCosmeticsHealth CareManufacturing

Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of supplier quality oversight, including onboarding, qualification, routine monitoring, and disqualification or exit

Evaluate and qualify suppliers across multiple categories: raw materials/ingredients, packaging components, printed materials, testing laboratories, and GMP service providers

Develop and maintain the Approved Supplier List (ASL) to ensure alignment across Procurement, R&D, and Operations

Perform supplier risk assessments and maintain supplier performance metrics and trend analyses for management review

Ensure supplier documentation and records comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP)

Plan and execute supplier audits (on-site and remote) to assess adherence to regulatory and internal quality standards (e.g., 21 CFR Part 211, ISO 9001, ISO 22716, ISO 17025)

Manage audit schedules, reports, corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs), and Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs)

Review and approve supplier change notifications, assessing potential impact on product quality and regulatory compliance

Maintain supplier certifications and registrations (e.g., ISO, FDA, state-level registrations) and ensure timely renewals

Manage supplier-related quality agreements, quality risk assessments, monitoring reports, and change control activities

Support and lead supplier-related investigations and root cause analyses for deviations and nonconformances

Participate as a subject matter expert (SME) during internal audits, client audits, and health authority inspections

Ensure continuous improvement of supplier quality programs by analyzing performance data and driving process optimization initiatives

Partner with R&D, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, Procurement, and Quality Control to ensure supplier capabilities align with product and regulatory requirements

Support the raw material approval program, ensuring appropriate testing, documentation, and qualification are in place prior to use

Stay informed on current regulatory trends, agency inspection findings (e.g., FDA Warning Letters), and evolving global standards affecting supplier quality management

Recommend and implement improvements to strengthen supplier oversight and ensure compliance with emerging industry best practices

Qualification

Supplier Quality ManagementRegulatory KnowledgeConducting Supplier AuditsRisk AssessmentsCAPA ManagementData-driven Quality ReportingQuality Management SystemsAQL Sampling InspectionCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

A High School Diploma or GED with 10 years' experience or an associate or bachelor's degree with 3-5 years of experience in Quality Assurance or Supplier Quality, ideally within a regulated cosmetics, OTC drug, personal care, food/supplement, or medical device environment

Working knowledge of 21 CFR Parts 210/211, ISO 9001, ISO 22716 (Cosmetic GMPs), and ISO 17025 requirements

Proficient in conducting supplier audits, risk assessments, CAPA management, and data-driven quality reporting

Strong ability to identify compliance issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective corrective actions

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical and regulatory information to internal teams and suppliers

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; able to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and maintain confidentiality

Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (QMS), document control systems, and supplier management databases

Preferred

AQL (Acceptable Quality Level) sampling inspection techniques; AQL certified preferred

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a scientific, engineering, or quality-related discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Quality Management)

Company

Cosmetic Solutions Innovation Labs

Cosmetic Solutions Innovation Labs is a globally recognized innovator, formulator, and manufacturer of scientifically proven, naturally-effective personal care products.

Founded in 1991

Boca Raton, Florida, USA

51-200 employees