Lead Consultant - Regulatory Affairs

Why This Role Matters

In today’s evolving food industry, regulatory compliance and supplier quality assurance are essential to ensure product safety, brand protection, and global market access. With increasing regulatory scrutiny across the India, Middle East, and Africa (IMEA) region, organizations must maintain strong oversight of raw material approvals, certifications, and supplier documentation.
This role ensures that every ingredient and packaging material meets regional and international regulatory standards. By strengthening supplier compliance systems and collaborating cross-functionally, the position directly supports consumer safety, sustainability commitments, and operational excellence.

Job Description

The Senior Supplier Quality & Regulatory Compliance Manager – IMEA is responsible for managing supplier documentation, regulatory compliance, and raw material risk assessment across the region. The role works closely with Procurement, R&D, Quality, and global compliance teams to ensure materials meet food safety standards and regulatory requirements.
The position focuses on supplier assurance, audit readiness, certification tracking, and documentation accuracy while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Features of the Role

• Regional responsibility for supplier compliance across IMEA
• Cross-functional coordination with R&D and Procurement
• Oversight of supplier certifications and documentation systems
• Risk assessment and mitigation planning
• Audit preparation and sustainability documentation support
• Exposure to global regulatory standards

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier documentation including specifications, certifications, and compliance declarations
• Ensure raw materials and packaging meet regulatory and food safety requirements
• Support onboarding and approval of new suppliers and materials
• Conduct supplier risk assessments and ensure corrective actions
• Track certification validity and maintain updated compliance records
• Communicate with suppliers to obtain regulatory and sustainability data
• Support customer documentation requirements
• Assist in internal and external audits
• Monitor regulatory updates affecting raw materials
• Ensure compliance with import and export requirements
• Drive improvements in supplier quality systems

Required Qualifications

• Strong understanding of food regulatory compliance and supplier assurance
• Knowledge of risk assessment frameworks
• Familiarity with ISO standards such as ISO 9000 and ISO 14000
• Ability to manage documentation across multiple geographies
• Strong analytical and coordination skills

Educational Requirements

• MSc in Food Science, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Regulatory Affairs, or Nutrition
Equivalent scientific qualifications may also be considered.

Experience and Skills

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in supplier quality or regulatory compliance
• Experience handling global customer and regulatory documentation
• Familiarity with digital documentation management systems
• Knowledge of IMEA regulatory frameworks
• Experience supporting sustainability and compliance initiatives
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Problem-solving and risk assessment expertise

Salary Insights

Compensation is competitive and aligned with senior regulatory leadership roles within the food manufacturing sector. Final salary depends on experience, technical expertise, and regional exposure.

Company Overview

Griffith Foods is a global, family-owned food product development company founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip. The company partners with food manufacturers worldwide to develop innovative seasonings, sauces, and coating systems.
Guided by its purpose, “We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World,” the organization focuses on sustainability, responsible sourcing, and collaborative innovation across global markets.

FAQs

1. Is this a team management role?
   Primarily an individual contributor role with strong cross-functional influence.

2. Does it involve regional exposure?
   Yes, the role supports IMEA regulatory and supplier compliance activities.

3. Is prior IMEA experience mandatory?
   Highly preferred for faster role effectiveness.
   
   Application Tips

• Highlight supplier documentation and certification management experience
• Emphasize regulatory exposure across multiple geographies
• Mention audit and compliance system experience
• Showcase measurable improvements in supplier quality performance
• Demonstrate strong cross-functional coordination examples