Supplier Quality Manager

Job Title: Supplier Quality Manager

Salary: £45,000-55,000

Location: Living close to any location: West London/ East Lincolnshire/ Northern Ireland

Are you passionate about food safety, quality, and integrity? Ready to play a pivotal role in driving supplier performance and standards for a leading European food business?

We’re hiring a Supplier Assurance Manager to join a dynamic Technical team in a high-profile organisation. You’ll work to ensure suppliers meet the highest standards while fostering continuous improvement across the supply chain.

About the Role

As a Supply Assurance Manager, you’ll:

• Assess and approve food suppliers, maintaining compliance with rigorous standards.

• Conduct supplier audits, risk assessments, and performance evaluations.

• Drive supplier improvement initiatives and manage corrective actions.

• Build strong relationships with suppliers, fostering collaboration.

• Partner with procurement to elevate the supply base and deliver value.

• Support issue resolution, factory audits, and ongoing supplier assurance processes.

What You’ll Need

Essential:

• Food-related qualification or relevant industry experience.

• Knowledge of food safety standards (e.g., BRCGS, legislation).

• Proven auditing and risk assessment skills.

• Strong communication and influencing abilities.

• Proficiency with Office 365 and systems like Foods Connected.

• Willingness to travel for supplier visits and audits.

Desirable:

• HACCP Level 4 or VACCP experience.

• Background working with external bodies (auditors, suppliers, customers).

• Broader experience across food industry categories.