Sourcing Quality Assurance Specialist

4 days ago

Berkeley Vale, Australia Sanitarium Health & Wellbeing Full time

**The Role**

Reporting to the Sourcing QA Manager you will work as part of the team to ensure suppliers comply to Sanitarium’s quality assurance program, meeting quality and food safety requirements for Australia and New Zealand operations. This is a permanent part time role with a requirement to work 4 days per week hybrid by arrangement. The key responsibilities include:

- Maintain system databases for supplier food safety and religious certification requirements.
- Review and approve material specifications.
- Manage the resolution of quality, food safety and/or legal (compliance) issues arising from material non-compliance which may encompass supplier audits.
- Assist in the Food Fraud Vulnerability Program.
- Review and approve Supplier Food Safety & Quality Documentation.
- Some travel may be required.

**Skills & Experience**
- Bachelor of Science or Food Science & Technology or related disciplines.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the food industry in product development, or quality roles.
- Must have knowledge of Food Safety and Quality Management Systems particularly HACCP and GFSI Standards, including BRCGS and SQF standards.
- Qualifications in Food Safety auditing will be highly regarded but not essential.
- Knowledge of food security and vulnerability programs.
- Knowledge of Religious Certification programs.
- Understanding of food and packaging manufacturing environments.
- Understanding of food regulations, legislation, and food safety.
- Experience in Risk Management principles for Food Safety & Quality.

**About Sanitarium**

Sanitarium believes in the potential of every Australian to live well. That’s why everything we do - from the foods we create, to our role in the community and how we care and develop our staff - is guided by this philosophy. We are Australian owned, and we are also proud to produce some of Australia’s’ most loved products from the favourite Aussie breakfast cereal Weet-Bix, to the nutritious on-the-go liquid breakfast drink UP&GO and the category leader in non-dairy milks, So Good. Not only do we have great products, but we have great teams behind them. We love what we do, we’re constantly evolving and, where there’s a chance to learn or try something new, we roll up our sleeves. There’s never a dull moment We are an organisation driven by our mission, vision, and values.

**Our Culture**

At Sanitarium we acknowledge that for us to be truly successful and sustainable our people, our values and our philosophy need to be at the forefront of what we do. We are passionate about fostering an environment in which you can flourish and grow, where you feel valued and know that you can make a difference.

**The Benefits**
- Half-day Fridays
- Access to a range of workplace health and wellbeing initiatives
- Salary sacrifice options
- Achievement awards and recognition programs
- Continuous learning and development opportunities
- Study assistance to support role requirements
- Staff store and canteen
- Discounted travel insurance for leisure bookings
- Opportunity to contribute to community initiatives

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