Supplier Compliance & Management Specialist

Overview

The Supplier Compliance & Management Specialist is responsible for coordinating and administering supplier compliance programs that support the quality, safety, regulatory, and certification requirements of Sprouts Brand products. This role serves as the operational backbone of the supplier quality management process by maintaining supplier documentation, monitoring compliance activities, supporting certification programs, tracking supplier performance metrics, and ensuring audit readiness.

Working cross-functionally with Quality Assurance, Product Development, Category Management, Regulatory Affairs, and external suppliers, the Specialist ensures supplier records, certifications, corrective actions, and performance data are accurate, current, and aligned with company standards. This position focuses on execution, process coordination, issue resolution, and continuous improvement of supplier compliance systems.

The role reports to our Store Support Office in Phoenix, AZ, with a hybrid work arrangement requiring in-office presence Tuesday through Thursday.

Overview of Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain supplier compliance documentation, including Certificates of Analysis (COAs), product specifications, certifications, supplier guarantees, quality agreements, and related quality records.
• Administer supplier onboarding and qualification processes by collecting, reviewing, validating, and tracking required supplier documentation.
• Monitor supplier document expiration dates and renewal requirements, proactively communicating with suppliers to ensure continuous compliance.
• Maintain audit-ready supplier files and documentation systems that support internal audits, regulatory reviews, customer inquiries, and certification requirements this includes responding and following up on all customer relations queries for Sprouts Brand related items.
• Coordinate supplier qualification and requalification activities in partnership with Quality, Product Development, and Regulatory teams.
• Administer certification programs including Non-GMO Project, Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC), Leaping Bunny, and other applicable certifications by managing documentation, submissions, and renewals.
• Track supplier corrective actions and CAPA activities, monitor progress toward resolution, and escalate overdue actions to appropriate stakeholders.
• Maintain supplier performance scorecards and key performance indicator (KPI) tracking tools, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Develop and distribute recurring supplier compliance, certification, and quality performance reports and dashboards to support business decision-making.
• Monitor supplier performance and compliance trends, identifying potential risks, gaps, or emerging issues and communicating findings to leadership.
• Support supplier business reviews by compiling performance data, compliance metrics, and quality-related insights.
• Serve as a key system administrator for supplier quality and compliance records, identifying opportunities to improve data integrity, process efficiency, and reporting capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Business, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2-4 years of experience in supplier management, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, food safety, product development support, supply chain compliance, or a related function.
• Experience managing documentation, reporting, compliance programs, or quality systems in a regulated environment.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional activities and manage detailed administrative processes.
• Working knowledge of supplier quality management, compliance programs, food safety, regulatory requirements, or quality assurance practices.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines, and documentation requirements simultaneously.
• Effective problem-solving skills with the ability to independently resolve standard process and compliance issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across functions and interact professionally with external suppliers.

Core Competencies

• Communication
• Customer Focus
• Driving for Results
• Positive Approach

Benefits

In addition to a rewarding career, Sprouts offers a comprehensive program to help support you and your family. These programs include:

• Competitive pay
• Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families health
• Vacation accrual plan
• Opportunities for career growth
• 15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts
• Flexible schedules
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
• Company paid life insurance
• Contests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and fun!

Eligibility requirements may apply for the following benefits:

• Bonus based on company and/or individual performance
• Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and vision
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Company paid short-term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers
• Paid holidays

Get Paid Every Day!

Sprouts Farmers Market offers DailyPay - if you're hired as an eligible employee, you'll be able to transfer the money you've already earned at no extra cost, and get it the next business day, for free. We offer DailyPay so you don't have to wait for payday to access the money you've already worked for. With DailyPay, you can see how much you've made every day and you can transfer your money any time before payday.

You can learn more by visiting https://www.dailypay.com/partners/sprouts-farmers-market/.

Why Sprouts

Grow with us!

If you have a passion for inspiring people and a flair for fresh food, consider applying for a job at Sprouts! With a focus on customer service, our neighborhood grocery stores offer high-quality, farm fresh produce, natural meats, plenty of scoop-your-own bulk goods and much more in a fun, friendly, old-fashioned farmer's market setting. Come grow your career in healthy living with a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and teams that pride themselves on empowering others along their journey.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Sprouts' management reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

Sprouts will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance.

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