Director of Supplier Quality & Development - Americas

About this Position

At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow. 

This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit – where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. 

Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.   

What you´ll do

• Regional owner of Supplier Quality & Development strategy for the Americas, aligned with global SQD direction
• Direct leadership and development of the Supplier Quality organization, including performance management, capability building, and succession planning
• Final regional authority for supplier quality escalations, including containment, stop ship decisions, and executive level supplier engagement 
• Accountability for supplier attributable cost recovery, including chargebacks, claims, and cost of poor quality (COPQ) restitution
• Key contributor to global supplier quality governance, representing the Americas region

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or related technical discipline 
• 8+ years of progressive experience in Quality, Engineering, or Supplier Quality within manufacturing, chemical, or equivalent industries 
• Proven leadership experience managing supplier quality organizations and senior technical teams in complex, matrixed environments 
• Deep knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, GMP, Food Safety standards, and audit practices 
• Strong command of core quality methodologies (APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC/CEP, PFMEA, Control Plans) 
• Lean / Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt 
• Strong financial and statistical data literacy, with the ability to interpret product quality metrics, COPQ, and supplier claims to drive executive decisions 
• Demonstrated ability to navigate global suppliers and misaligned internal stakeholders, balancing partnership with accountability 
• Executive level communication and influence across Quality, Procurement, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Business Units 
• Fluent English; advanced Spanish preferred 
• Up to 50% travel to support supplier audits, development activities, and escalation management
• Capacity to comply with the federally mandated requirements of U.S. export control laws

Some benefits of joining Henkel

• Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1 
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role), and vacation buy / sell program 
• Financial: 401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement 
• Family Support: 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships 
• Career Growth: diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement

The salary range for this role is $185,000.00 - $200,000.00. This range represents the good‑faith minimum and maximum wages the Company reasonably expects to offer for this role at the time of posting. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for incentive pay or other forms of compensation, as applicable.  The Company also offers a comprehensive benefits package as described above. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate’s skills, experience, education, training, and work location. This posting is intended to comply with all applicable state and local pay transparency laws.

Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore, Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral.

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic informat