Supplier Senior QA Specialist

Liquid I.V. is a functional hydration company based in Los Angeles, CA. Acquired by Unilever in 2020, Liquid I.V. is the #1 powdered hydration brand in America, delivering superior hydration than water alone. Liquid I.V. utilizes LIV HYDRASCIENCE™, a science-backed formula designed with an optimized ratio of electrolytes, essential vitamins, and clinically tested nutrients to turn ordinary water into extraordinary hydration.

Liquid I.V.’s great-tasting flavors contain 3x more electrolytes than the leading sports drink, have 5 essential nutrients and vitamins, and are vegan, gluten-free, n on-GMO.

Liquid I.V. believes a healthier world for all begins with equitable access to clean and abundant water. The brand partners with leading water, humanitarian, and community-based organizations to advance innovative solutions and help communities both expand and protect their clean water access. To-date , Liquid I.V. has donated over 54 million servings to people around the globe and has committed to donating a total of 150 million servings by 2032.

Over 1% of the company’s revenue goes directly to its impact program.

Liquid I.V. is available online and in-store at over 40,000 retailer doors across the United States. Liquid I.V.’s product offerings include Hydration Multiplier ® and the brand’s most innovative launch to date, Hydration Multiplier® Sugar-Free. Additional product offerings include:
Hydration Multiplier® + Energy, Hydration Multiplier® + Immune Support, Hydration Multiplier® + Kids, Hydration Multiplier® + Gut Health, and Hydration Multiplier® + Sleep.

To learn more, visit  and follow @ liquidiv on Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook, and X.

We are a world-class team of innovators and passionate change-makers, looking to develop transformative hydration solutions and make a meaningful impact on the world around us.

At Liquid I.V., we are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve.

Our team members enjoy a flexible and inclusive working environment, a highly collaborative and innovation-forward culture, generous benefits and perks that empower employees to champion their wellbeing every day, as well as an infinite supply of Liquid I.V. for extraordinary hydration.

The Supplier QA Sr. Specialist is responsible for supporting the strategies as established by Quality leadership within the established legal guidelines and internal standards to ensure the production of the highest quality products in the safest and most efficient manner. This is accomplished by ensuring that Liquid IV, its suppliers, contract manufacturers, and third-party logistics companies have in place effective quality and food safety systems.

This position will support supplier approval and onboarding activities, on-time completion of supplier audits and close- out of audit findings and reporting of supplier quality metrics. The Supplier QA Specialist will also be the primary contact between Liquid I.V. QA team and the suppliers by requesting documentation /information as needed and to lead routine quality touch base meetings with suppliers.

The role interacts extensively with Quality, Operations and R&D

• Support Implementation, enforcement, and improvement of established policies, strategies, and procedures related to quality and food safety to achieve LIV quality-related goals and objectives .
• Supports supplier audit program in partnership with Unilever H&W. Conducts audits of co-manufacturers, co-packers, and warehouses, and suppliers to ensure compliance of product safety, food safety standards, good manufacturing practices and specifications . The audits will determine the suitability of various facilities to do business with LIV.
• Maintain approved supplier list and relevant documents on database.
• Monitors, and reports on relevant supplier KPIs and scorecards to drive continuous improvements
• Supports supplier qualification and monitoring activities to ensure adherence to regulatory…