Supply Quality Expert

We have an excellent opportunity to join our Nestlé team as a Supplier Quality Expert.

In this role you will provide you quality expertise Provide expertise in the first line of defence for NUKI, ensuring all ingredients and contract manufacturers meet Nestlé quality and food safety expectations. Liaise with other parts of the NIM business to ensure there is a co-ordinated approach to "source" activities.

All Nestlé factories are responsible for producing goods, which meet the exceptional standards of food safety, hygiene and quality, which are the hallmark of every Nestlé product. That is where the Nestlé quality team comes in. We are the champions of quality across all Nestlé businesses in the UK. Our job is to ensure that our products always meet the expectations of our consumers and to provide our colleagues in Production & Technical with the best practice Quality Assurance that will make this possible.,

• Approvals - Assess risk, plan and approve by off-site and on-site audits of raw material & packaging suppliers, contract manufacturers and service providers. Approve proposed corrective actions and verify close-out. Record audit findings and report.


• Quality Supply Data - Manage data in SAP for vendor sites, raw & packaging materials, non-food items, specifications and chemical contaminants.


• Quality System - Suggest and carry out improvements to market Supply Quality system in liaison with Nestlé Factories and other stakeholders.


• Training - Provide training to Nestlé Factory Supply Quality Specialists, Innovation & Renovation and other stakeholders.


• Supplier Complaints - react to notifications and follow through with appropriate escalation.


• Specialist Support - Provide Supply Quality expertise and support to Nestlé factories, Procurement, Innovation & Renovation and fellow Market Quality colleagues.


• Team working - Provide cover for other team members and represent team at Head Office Supply Quality meetings.
  
  Science related degree - Food Manufacturing / Science


• Knowledge of Quality Assurance Systems - BRC / ISO 9001 / FSSC 22000


• Lead Auditor Experience - Fast Moving Consumer Goods Experience - preferably Food manufacturing


• Capability for independent working with a keen eye for detail and problem solving skills


• Ability to travel to other sites to support and influence others to comply with Nestlé requirements within the market.
  
  Nestlé UK & Ireland is a subsidiary of Nestlé SA, the world's largest food and beverage company. Nestlé's purpose is enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. We want to help shape a better and healthier world. We also want to inspire people to live healthier lives. This is how we contribute to society while ensuring the long-term success of our company.


We have more than 2000 brands worldwide, from global icons to local favourites, and here in the UK and Ireland we are major player within the food industry. However, at Nestlé it's not just our big brands that matter…………………..….it's our people. In the UK and Ireland, across numerous sites, we employ over 8000 people.

A day in the life of a Supplier Quality Expert, At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect. When we embrace diversity and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business. People of all gender identities, ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBT+ community are strongly encouraged to apply. If there is anything we can do to accommodate you to participate fully in the application process, please let us know. We take pride in championing inclusion and diversity, our people make up a number of Colleague Networks who represent different experiences and communities who hold us accountable in creating a sense of belonging for all, and our values create the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution you bring. Find out more about our Colleague Networks here: Diversity, equity and inclusion | Nestlé (nestle.co.uk)

We are committed to equal opportunity for all and we may collect relevant data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process. Be yourself, everyone else is taken!

What can we offer in return? Great benefits you'd expect from a business the size of Nestlé - in the shape of a competitive salary and benefits package, bonus scheme, flexible working scheme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays plus flex leave, pension scheme and a real focus on personal development and growth.