Senior Quality Specialist - Raw Materials

Clorox is the place thatu2019s committed to growth u2013 for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates. Join our team. #CloroxIsThePlace ( Your role at Clorox: In this role, you will own and execute the Raw Material Quality Assurance program, focusing on supplier qualification, compliance, and continuous improvement. You will partner closely with the Supplier Quality Manager and cross-functional teams to strengthen supplier relationships, monitor performance through KPIs, and implement quality and process improvements across the raw material supply base. This position ensures that all raw materials meet Cloroxu2019s stringent standards for safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, supporting operational excellence and consumer trust. In this role, you will: + Raw Material Assessment: define and oversee the evaluation and approval of suppliers and raw materials, ensuring that they can consistently meet the company and regulatory requirements. + Quality Control Procedures: Develop and enforce raw material inspection and testing procedures protocols, including defining relevant sampling plans, specific laboratory/ sensory analyses, and microbiological evaluations. + Ensure appropriate approved specifications are available for all materials and that the specifications comply with all internal and external requirements + Work with R&D on the raw material specifications key parameters and testing + Assist the manufacturing site with raw material supply and quality issues + Supplier Management: Maintain relationships with suppliers, conduct regular audits, and align on appropriate corrective actions and timings for the resolution of any quality issues. + Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that all raw materials comply with applicable pharmaceutical and food safety standards (e.g., FDA, USDA, EU regulations), allergen declarations, and labeling laws. + Documentation and Traceability: ensure systems exist to maintain accurate records of raw material origins, test results, certifications, and supplier documentation for traceability and regulatory audits. + Risk Management: Identify risks associated with raw material sourcing, including contamination, adulteration, and supply chain vulnerabilities, and implement mitigation strategies and communicate these accurately to leadership + Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives to improve raw material quality, supplier performance, and cost efficiency while maintaining compliance. + Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with procurement, production, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs teams. What we look for: + Bacheloru2019s Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related field. + 5+ years of experience in supplier quality, raw material quality management (or related field) within a regulated business or food manufacturing environment. + Knowledge of supplier management programs and regulatory compliance (FDA, ISO, FSMA, MOCRA, etc). + Working experience of FDA CFR 210/211 and USP requirements + Experience with supplier audits, material testing, and regulatory compliance. + Excellent communication and relationship management skills. + Ability to influence and collaborate across functions. + Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data visualization tools (PowerBI preferred). + Project management experience (preferred). + Strong understanding of quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies. + Strong written communication, presentation, problem-solving, critical thinking, and time management skills. + Experience with KPI development and performance tracking. + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. + Lean Six Sigma Green Belt strongly preferred. + Travel 0-25% Workplace type: Hybrid - 3 days in the office, 2 days WFH Our values-based culture connects to our purpose and empowers people to be their best, professionally and personally. We serve a diverse consumer base which is why we believe teams that reflect our consumers bring fresh perspectives, drive innovation, and help us stay attuned to the world around us. Thatu2019s why we foster an inclusive culture where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate, and ultimately able to thrive. Learn more ( . [U.S.]Additional Information: At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive, starting with our own people. To help make this possible, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammatesu2019 unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company match, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location), inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more. We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are transparent with current and future teammates about our full salary ranges. We use broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs, provide sufficient opportunity for growth as you gain experience and expand responsibilities, while also allowing for differentiation based on performance. Based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at Clorox in the first half of the applicable range. Your starting pay will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, knowledge, experience and location. The applicable salary range for every role in the U.S. is based on your work location and is aligned to one of three zones according to the cost of labor in your area. u2013Zone A: $88,700 - $165,900 u2013Zone B: $81,300 - $152,100 u2013Zone C: $73,900 - $138,300 All ranges are subject to change in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process. This job is also eligible for participation in Cloroxu2019s incentive plans, subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and policies. Please apply directly to our job postings and do not submit your resume to any person via text message. Clorox does not conduct text-based interviews and encourages you to be cautious of anyone posing as a Clorox recruiter via unsolicited texts during these uncertain times. To all recruitment agencies: Clorox (and its brand families) does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Clorox employees, including any members of our leadership team. Clorox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Who we are. We champion people to be well and thrive every single day. Weu2019re proud to be in every corner of homes, schools, and officesu2014making daily life simpler and easier through our beloved brands. Working with us, youu2019ll join a team of passionate problem solvers and relentless innovators fueled by curiosity, growth, and progress. We relish taking on new, interesting challenges that allow our people to collaborate and thrive at work. And most importantly, we care about each other as multifaceted, whole humans. Join us as we reimagine whatu2019s possible and work with purpose to make a difference in the world. This is the place where doing the right thing matters. Doing the right thing is the compass that guides every decision we makeu2014and weu2019re proud to be globally recognized and awarded for our continuous corporate responsibility efforts. Clorox is a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's New Plastics Economy Global Commitment. The Clorox Company and its Foundation prioritize giving back to the communities we call home and contribute millions annually in combined cash grants, product donations, and cause-marketing. 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Created: 2026-02-02