director, Supplier Food Safety & Quality at Starbucks Coffee Company

Seattle, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supplier Management, Risk Assessment, Food Safety Compliance, Strategic Negotiation, Cross-Functional Leadership, Quality Standards, Process Capability, Supply Chain Management, Incident Management, Sustainability, Ethical Practices, Team Leadership, Operational Excellence, Brand Integrity, Supplier Performance, Innovation

Industry

Retail

Description

Now Brewing - Food Safety and Quality Leaders! #tobeapartner From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others. This role drives Starbucks' supplier strategy, ensuring operational excellence, risk mitigation, and brand integrity across food, beverage, and non-food categories. The position leads initiatives and a team of talented partners that safeguard quality, elevate supplier performance, and deliver sustainable value to one of the world's most iconic brands. As a director, Supplier Food Safety & Quality, you will Supplier Strategy: Develop and execute a risk-based supplier management framework that aligns with Starbucks' mission and long-term growth objectives. Supply Chain Transformation: Lead innovation in Supply Base Management (SBM) to anticipate market trends, mitigate risks, and ensure resilience. Quality & Compliance Leadership: Champion food safety and quality standards across a vast, multi-tiered supplier network, company-owned roasting plants, and Starbucks Reserve Kitchen (SRK) locations. Process Excellence: Implement advanced process capability programs to enhance supplier reliability and consistency. Leadership: Direct, guide and manage teams across five pillars of Supplier FSQ, including Food & Non-Food Supply, Beverage Supply, Internal Manufacturing, Distribution, and Process Capability. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with sourcing, distribution, transportation, manufacturing, and product development teams to optimize network performance. Incident Management: Oversee escalation protocols and Trace & Hold processes to ensure rapid resolution and protect brand reputation. Strategic Partnerships: Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers and strategic partners to drive innovation and shared value. Approach: Models leadership behaviors that are grounded in Starbucks Mission and Values. Performance: Prioritizes the engagement, development and capability-building of all members of their team in service of creating a culture of high performance. We'd love to hear from people with: Bachelor's degree in food science, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field. Global supplier management, regulatory frameworks, risk assessment, food safety compliance, strategic negotiation, and cross-functional leadership. 10+ years in food and beverage industry in a quality and food safety leadership role for a multinational organization. Must have held a manufacturing plant-based position in Quality and Food Safety for a food or beverage plant. Deep understanding of GFSI benchmark requirements and success implementing programs capable of exceeding those requirements. Preferred Qualifications: MBA or advanced degree in Food Science, Supply Chain, or Operations Experience in Fortune 500 or global consumer brands Expertise in sustainability and ethical Food Safety practices As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P. ), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor's degree through Arizona State University's online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Sta If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. We believe we do our best work when we're together, which is why we're onsite four days a week. Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today! Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances. Starbucks Coffee Company is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com or 1(888) 611-2258.

Responsibilities

The role drives Starbucks' supplier strategy, ensuring operational excellence and brand integrity across various categories. It involves leading initiatives to safeguard quality and elevate supplier performance.