Supplier Quality Assurance & Compliance Specialist (Food Manufacturing)

Supplier Quality Assurance & Compliance Specialist (Food Manufacturing) – Frequent Travel Required
Ensure Supplier Compliance & Product Consistency in a Growing Retail Chain!

We are expanding our supplier base and seeking a Supplier Quality Assurance & Compliance Specialist to ensure that all sourced food products consistently meet global standards and contractual quality commitments—not as a one-time achievement but as a sustained, verifiable process.

Key Responsibilities:
1- Supplier Qualification & Approval – Assess and approve manufacturers based on their ability to consistently meet contractual quality requirements and all applicable food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, ISO 22000, BRC, FSMA) as well as any additional regulatory requirements based on product type and destination market.
2- Supplier Audits & Compliance Verification – Conduct regular audits and document reviews to confirm suppliers have the necessary certifications, procedures, and controls in place.
3- Product Quality Verification – Implement inspection and verification processes to ensure that delivered products match agreed specifications before acceptance.
4- Non-Conformance Management – Identify deviations from agreed quality standards, enforce corrective measures (CAPA), and monitor supplier improvement actions.
5- Regulatory & Certification Oversight – Ensure suppliers maintain valid certifications and demonstrate continuous adherence to all relevant food safety and quality regulations.
6- Cross-Functional Coordination – Work with procurement, legal, and operations teams to integrate supplier compliance requirements into sourcing agreements.
7- Frequent Supplier Site Visits – Conduct on-site verifications to assess supplier facilities, production processes, and quality management effectiveness.

Ideal Candidate Profile:
✔ 3+ years of experience in supplier quality assurance, food safety, or regulatory compliance.
✔ ️ In-depth understanding of HACCP, ISO 22000, FSMA, BRC, GMP, and any other applicable standards based on product and destination market.
✔ Experience in auditing suppliers, reviewing quality documentation, and verifying compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
✔ Strong analytical skills to assess quality risks and supplier performance trends.
✔ Excellent communication and negotiation abilities for compliance enforcement and supplier engagement.
✔ Advanced proficiency in English – capable of professional technical writing, contract documentation, and conducting negotiations with international suppliers.
✔ Willingness to travel frequently for supplier audits and quality verification.

Why Join Us?
 Competitive salary & performance-based incentives – we recognize and reward expertise.
Be a key player in supplier quality management within a rapidly growing retail chain.
 A professional & collaborative environment where quality and compliance drive success.