Asst. Supplier Assurance Manager (Ingredients, Commodities & Packaging)

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Overview PURPOSE & IMPACT: The role enables Supplier Assurance Managers to operate effectively and make informed, risk-based decisions by acting as a key coordination bridge between Suppliers, Procurement, Manufacturing Quality, R&D, and other supplier assurance stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

First Line Supplier & Stakeholder Support Act as the first point of contact for supplier assurance queries, issues, and information requests, both internally and externally Investigate and resolve routine matters independently, escalating complex or…

Requirements Summary

Food or Science degree or equivalent HACCP/Food Safety Level 3 Experience of working in quality or food safety or technical roles in multi-national, commercial organisations of scale is essential.

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Responsibilities

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→Act as the first point of contact for supplier assurance queries, issues, and information requests, both internally and externally
→Investigate and resolve routine matters independently, escalating complex or high-risk issues appropriately
→Maintain clear, consistent communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders

Support execution of supplier assurance processes, including obtaining supplier documentation, alerts, certifications, and responses to questionnaires
Collate, analyse, and summarise supplier data to support risk assessments and business decision-making
Ensure supplier assurance systems are maintained with accurate and up-to-date information

Complete administrative and coordination activities related to supplier approval and onboarding
Review supplier documentation for completeness and compliance against defined standards
Maintain accurate and current supplier due diligence files for the designated segment
Ensure ongoing updates of supplier assurance documentation, including risk assessments, self-assessment questionnaires, and certification status

Supports sourcing process - analysing and summarising responses from suppliers to Alerts, RFIs etc.
Support Supplier Performance Review Meetings and internal review forums by gathering and consolidating data from supplier assurance systems and cross-functional sources
Provide trend analysis and structured insights to inform discussions and actions
Prepare presentations, dashboards, and status reports for Supplier Assurance Managers and key stakeholders

Assist in the investigation of supplier-originating quality, food safety, and integrity issues, ensuring timely tracking and resolution of corrective and preventive actions
Maintain up-to-date status tracking of supplier issues, audits, corrective action plans, and close-outs for the segment
Provide support in responding to supplier non-conformances, complaints, and incidents

Maintain strong collaboration with Procurement, Manufacturing Quality, R&D, FSQR Data & Analytics teams, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery of supplier assurance plans and processes

Requirements

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Food or Science degree or equivalent
HACCP/Food Safety Level 3
Experience of working in quality or food safety or technical roles in multi-national, commercial organisations of scale is essential. FMCG and Food Manufacturing sector experience preferred
Exposure to food safety, quality management systems, supplier approval, or regulatory compliance processes
Strong organisational and prioritisation skills with high attention to detail
Ability to analyse and interpret data, identify trends, and summarise insights clearly in order to support risk assessments or business decisions
Structured and disciplined approach to documentation and process compliance
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Confidence to follow up, challenge constructively, and escalate where appropriate
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and maintain alignment