Supplier Assurance Manager
Salary: £(phone number removed) plus excellent company benefits
Location the role can be based from: West London, South West Lincolnshire or Northern Ireland
Travel to Supplier Sites is required.
Are you passionate about ensuring food safety, quality, and integrity across a diverse supply chain? Join our team as a Supplier Assurance Manager, where you'll play a key role in maintaining high standards and driving supplier performance.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage supplier approval and assurance processes for food suppliers. Conduct risk assessments, audits, and supplier evaluations to maintain ongoing approval. Oversee corrective actions and ensure compliance with company standards. Collaborate closely with suppliers to build strong relationships and drive continuous improvement. Support procurement initiatives to enhance supply base standards and efficiency. Provide clear, accessible information to internal teams to support audits and compliance requirements. Evaluate supplier performance and contribute to scorecard processes.
About You:
A food-related qualification or relevant experience in a similar role. Practical experience in systems auditing and a strong understanding of food safety standards (BRCGS Food, customer expectations, food legislation). Excellent communication and influencing skills, with a natural ability to coach and challenge constructively. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with a proactive and self-motivated approach. Comfort working with digital tools like Office 365, SharePoint, and supplier management systems. The flexibility to travel extensively for supplier audits and assessments.
Desirable:
HACCP Level 3 or VACCP understanding. Experience engaging with external bodies (auditors, customers, suppliers). Broad experience across multiple food industry categories.
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Are you passionate about ensuring food safety, quality, and integrity across a diverse supply chain? Join our team as a Supplier Assurance Manager, where you'll play a key role in maintaining high standards and driving supplier performance.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage supplier approval and assurance processes for food suppliers. Conduct risk assessments, audits, and supplier evaluations to maintain ongoing approval. Oversee corrective actions and ensure compliance with company standards. Collaborate closely with suppliers to build strong relationships and drive continuous improvement. Support procurement initiatives to enhance supply base standards and efficiency. Provide clear, accessible information to internal teams to support audits and compliance requirements. Evaluate supplier performance and contribute to scorecard processes.
About You:
A food-related qualification or relevant experience in a similar role. Practical experience in systems auditing and a strong understanding of food safety standards (BRCGS Food, customer expectations, food legislation). Excellent communication and influencing skills, with a natural ability to coach and challenge constructively. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with a proactive and self-motivated approach. Comfort working with digital tools like Office 365, SharePoint, and supplier management systems. The flexibility to travel extensively for supplier audits and assessments.
Desirable:
HACCP Level 3 or VACCP understanding. Experience engaging with external bodies (auditors, customers, suppliers). Broad experience across multiple food industry categories.
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