Supplier Quality Technologist

ASR Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sweetener company in Greater London is seeking a Supplier Quality Technologist to execute and maintain Supplier Quality Management programs. The role involves conducting supplier audits and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline and has experience in a GFSI environment. This position offers the opportunity to influence supplier quality in a dynamic company committed to service excellence and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or Microbiology is required.
• 2+ years of experience in GFSI environment preferred.
• Experience in supplier auditing is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Collect and maintain supplier quality and regulatory documents.
• Complete audits and focus visits on suppliers as required.
• Execute the Supplier Corrective Action Request program.

Skills

Supplier Quality Management

Conducting audits

Regulatory compliance

Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline

Job description

Overview

ASR Group is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group owns and operates six sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada and Mexico. In the European Union, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England, Portugal. ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize. The company’s brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle’s® and Sidul®.

Position Summary

The Supplier Quality Technologist will execute and maintain Supplier Quality Management programs to ensure compliance with the Corporate Quality System. The Supplier Quality Technologist will be responsible for conducting supplier audits for their own category/region as well as those requested by other SQA Technologists and executing the SCAR process for responsible suppliers. The Supplier Quality Technologist works closely with Procurement, Regulatory and New Product Development to ensure suppliers and materials are compliant with FDA, relevant global regulations and GFSI.

The Supplier Quality Technologist will also be responsible for collecting and maintaining all required supplier quality and regulatory documents for their designated category/region/suppliers.

Roles & Responsibilities

The following will apply for the designated area of responsibility for the area which may be by material category, geographical region or supplier set

• Collect and maintain supplier quality and regulatory documents.
• Complete audits and focus visits on suppliers of any material category as required by the change request workflow process for new suppliers, supplier management verification program or as triggered by the supplier management procedure
• Execute the Supplier Corrective Action Request program, ensuring thorough root cause analyses are performed and timely, effective Corrective and Preventative Action ( CAPA) plans are implemented.
• Other duties and projects as assigned

Required Education & Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline (e.g. Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology) from an accredited college/university
• PCQI (FSMA, FSVP); training provided
• GFSI Lead Auditor certification; training provided

Preferred Education & Work Experience

• 2+ years of experience working in a GFSI (BRC / IFS / SQF / FSSC22000) environment, HACCP, & Food Safety.
• Experience performing audits of internal and external suppliers / facilities
• Utilization of Quality Assurance systems and supplier corrective action programs
• Experience of working independently to influence others and achieve objectives within a framework of authorisation

At Tate & Lyle Sugars, our goal is to be the most admired sweetener Company.

Service Excellence - Be the industry’s Gold Standard by a relentless focus on reliability, providing products with superior quality and excellent customer services. Efficiency and Sustainability - Eliminate inefficiency to be a sustainable, low cost producer and to generate fuel for reinvestment. Value-Add - create strategic advantage and enhanced profitability through value-added products and services. The foundation of our values is Talent and Culture as we aim to build, retain and motivate a winning team.