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