Director of Supply Chain Assurance

Director of Supply Chain Assurance

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Location: GB or NI

Are you a senior technical leader ready to shape and safeguard end-to-end supply chain performance?

We're looking for a Head of Supply Chain Assurance to lead strategy, mitigate risk, and ensure the highest standards of food safety, quality, compliance and integrity across our supply chain.

What you'll be doing Leading a best-in-class supply chain assurance strategy , aligned with business and customer expectations

Driving supplier risk management and compliance , including audits and performance frameworks

Ensuring robust quality assurance and material specifications to meet legal and customer standards

Overseeing a high-performing product specifications function , delivering right-first-time accuracy

Championing continuous improvement , leveraging systems and digital solutions

Building strong partnerships with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders

Providing clear governance, reporting and insight to senior leadership

What we're looking for Essential

Proven experience in a senior technical leadership role within the food industry

Strong knowledge of HACCP (Level 3+), VACCP/TACCP , and auditing standards (e.g. BRCGS)

Experience working with major retailers and customer Codes of Practice

Ability to lead large teams and drive strategic change

Strong understanding of supply chain risk, quality and compliance

Desirable

HACCP Level 4

Extensive auditing experience across multiple product categories and regions

Knowledge of food xpwpeyx labelling regulations

Demonstrated success in change management and transformation

Broad experience across factory operations, supplier management and specifications

Animal/Poultry Welfare Certified

Why join us? Take ownership of a critical leadership role influencing end-to-end supply chain performance

Work in a business committed to quality, integrity and continuous improvement

Lead and develop a large, high-performing team

Be at the forefront of industry standards and customer expectations