My job
We are currently seeking to recruit a Supply Assurance Manager for a FTC to manage the supply assurance and support tenders for service providers and non-inventory items which could have an impact on food safety, authenticity or quality. Including, but not limited to; laundries, hygiene/cleaning chemicals, haulage, storage facilities, crate washers, PPE suppliers, calibration service providers and pest control.
Key Responsibilities:
* To manage the supply assurance of packaging suppliers.
* To audit packaging and service suppliers as required based on risk assessment.
* To be a values champion and work on activities to improve our Food Safety and Quality Culture.
* To support the Integrity Manager with VACCP and horizon scanning as required.
* To support the development of our supply assurance strategy and set objectives and targets for the department.
* To be a subject matter expert (SME) in Foods Connected, CSS/SMILE and any other associated supply assurance systems.
* To ensure all packaging and non-inventory suppliers and service providers are compliant to the relevant standards and meet both Pilgrim's Europe and our Customers' requirements.
* To ensure all service providers and packaging suppliers are audited at the required frequency (as applicable) and in accordance with BRC, Customer and Pilgrim's Europe's requirements.
* To maintain supplier risk assessments and supplier certifications and other documentation on SMILE and/or Foods Connected or any other relevant systems.
* To audit and engage with our suppliers to ensure they meet our standards or to support them to reach the required standards (as applicable).
* To risk assess and regularly review suppliers' suitability to supply.
* To set, maintain and review the audit standards/templates for non-food suppliers.
* To set, maintain and review the technical standards for non-food suppliers.
* To ensure all non-food supplier data is accurate and up-to-date on all relevant systems and to approve and add new suppliers as required.
* To train suppliers and sites on the use of supply assurance systems as required.
Essential Criteria:
* Excellent communication skills
* Must be very structured and disciplined in adherence to standards set.
* A strong attention to detail.
* Strong knowledge of BRC and customer requirements in relation to supply assurance.
* SME on Foods Connected and SMILE.
* Good auditing skills.
Desirable Criteria:
* Experience of working in a Food Manufacturing environment >5 years.
* Knowledge of Food Safety and Quality Systems.
* 3rd Party auditor training and experience of auditing food and non-food manufacturing sites.
* Degree level qualification in a related discipline.
* Food Safety Level 4.
* HACCP Level 3.
The company
Pilgrim's Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.
Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products.
Across Pilgrim's Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim's Europe team are based in our Pilgrim's UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim's Food Masters and Pilgrim's Shared Services businesses.
What we'll bring to the table
* Competitive Salary
* Competitive Holiday Entitlement
* Pension Contribution
* Family Friendly Policies
* Learning and Development Opportunities
* Life Assurance
Our values
* Determination
* Simplicity
* Availability
* Humility
* Discipline
* Sincerity
* Ownership
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