- Posted 12 March 2026
- LocationMullingar
- Job type Permanent
- Reference2234
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Auditor and Supplier Management Co-Ordinator
Job description
JOB TITLE: Quality Auditor and Supplier Management Co-Ordinator
DEPARTMENT: Food Safety and Compliance
REPORTS TO: Group Supplier Manager
LOCATION: Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
JOB OVERVIEW:
The role supports the Group Supplier Manager in managing the supplier approval and monitoring programme for a Food Manufacturer in Co. Westmeath. Ensuring supplier data, risk assessments and documentation meet GFSI (BRCGS / IFS), customer specific and internal standards. The position plays a key role in maintaining an accurate Approved Vendor List (AVL), conducting supplier audits and ensuring timely closure of corrective actions to protect product safety and legality
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal:
• Procurement Managers
• Quality Managers
• R&D Managers
External:
• Approved Vendors
• New Suppliers
• Customers
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supplier Auditing & Risk Management
• Develop and maintain the risk-based annual supplier audit plan aligned to BRCGS.
• Prepare audit plans based on risk in advance of audits.
• Conduct supplier audits to BRCGS, customer and internal requirements.
• Issue clear, evidence-based audit reports with CAPAs closed.
• Ensure supplier non-conformances are categorised, risk assessed and followed up to completion.
• Verify closure evidence for critical/major non conformances per company best practice timelines.
• Maintain supplier risk assessments covering food safety, authenticity (VACCP), vulnerability (TACCP), species, origin risk and retailer specific criteria.
Supplier Approval and Document Control
• Maintain complete supplier documentation: GFSI certificates, HACCP, specification, questionnaires, CoAs, traceability declarations.
• Ensure supplier status complies with all customer schemes.
• Maintain the Group Approved Vendor List (AVL), ensuring accuracy and audit readiness.
• Ensure the AVL is accurate, controlled and updated in real time.
• Lead document control checks for supplier’s files, ensuring compliance with GFSI and customer requirements.
• Lead raw material risk assessments, covering microbiological, chemical, physical hazards; authenticity; geopolitical risk; nutritional/species verification needs.
• Support in the development and maintenance of raw material testing plans including microbiology, chemical residues, heavy metals, mycotoxins, authenticity DNA tests, physical checks, and retailer/pet food requirements.
Cross Functional Interaction
• Liaise with Procurement, Quality, R&D and Operations teams to ensure smooth introduction and management of supplier materials.
• Communicate with suppliers on required aspects of approval or documentation.
• Provide cross functional visibility on supplier status, emerging risks and material performance.
• Present monthly/quarterly supplier performance and supplier status.
• Train site teams on risk assessment, supplier approval, VACCP/TACCP, specifications and testing plans.
• Support preparation for external audits - BRCGS, Retailer, Customer and Regulatory
Issue Management & Industrial Surveillance.
• Monitor emerging food risks, authenticity threats and industry updates (FASFF, FSAI, EFSA, PFMA, FEDIAF etc.)
• Summarise and communicate risks to site and Group Leadership.
• Follow up on industry queries or emerging issues and report as required.
Traceability & Supply Chain Mapping
• Lead Supplier – Related traceability exercises and Supply Chain Mapping as required by customers.
• Conduct raw material traceability challenges and support mock recalls.
• Participate in audits when required.
Internal Support & Continuous Improvement
• Contribute to Internal Audits and other compliance initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve Supplier Management processes and ensure documentation is audit ready at all times.
• Support on internal initiatives to improve and protect the business.
• Prepare in conjunction with Supplier Manager routine performance presentations for circulation to the business.
PERSONAL COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
• Third-Level qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, Quality or related field
• 2-3 years’ experience in a food manufacturing environment
• External auditing qualification is desirable
• Experience in auditing skills particularly in GFSI standards would be preferable
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a desire to drive continuous improvement
• Strong organisational skills, with emphasis on details
• Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently
• A willingness to travel throughout Europe as and when required
DEPARTMENT: Food Safety and Compliance
REPORTS TO: Group Supplier Manager
LOCATION: Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
JOB OVERVIEW:
The role supports the Group Supplier Manager in managing the supplier approval and monitoring programme for a Food Manufacturer in Co. Westmeath. Ensuring supplier data, risk assessments and documentation meet GFSI (BRCGS / IFS), customer specific and internal standards. The position plays a key role in maintaining an accurate Approved Vendor List (AVL), conducting supplier audits and ensuring timely closure of corrective actions to protect product safety and legality
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal:
• Procurement Managers
• Quality Managers
• R&D Managers
External:
• Approved Vendors
• New Suppliers
• Customers
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supplier Auditing & Risk Management
• Develop and maintain the risk-based annual supplier audit plan aligned to BRCGS.
• Prepare audit plans based on risk in advance of audits.
• Conduct supplier audits to BRCGS, customer and internal requirements.
• Issue clear, evidence-based audit reports with CAPAs closed.
• Ensure supplier non-conformances are categorised, risk assessed and followed up to completion.
• Verify closure evidence for critical/major non conformances per company best practice timelines.
• Maintain supplier risk assessments covering food safety, authenticity (VACCP), vulnerability (TACCP), species, origin risk and retailer specific criteria.
Supplier Approval and Document Control
• Maintain complete supplier documentation: GFSI certificates, HACCP, specification, questionnaires, CoAs, traceability declarations.
• Ensure supplier status complies with all customer schemes.
• Maintain the Group Approved Vendor List (AVL), ensuring accuracy and audit readiness.
• Ensure the AVL is accurate, controlled and updated in real time.
• Lead document control checks for supplier’s files, ensuring compliance with GFSI and customer requirements.
• Lead raw material risk assessments, covering microbiological, chemical, physical hazards; authenticity; geopolitical risk; nutritional/species verification needs.
• Support in the development and maintenance of raw material testing plans including microbiology, chemical residues, heavy metals, mycotoxins, authenticity DNA tests, physical checks, and retailer/pet food requirements.
Cross Functional Interaction
• Liaise with Procurement, Quality, R&D and Operations teams to ensure smooth introduction and management of supplier materials.
• Communicate with suppliers on required aspects of approval or documentation.
• Provide cross functional visibility on supplier status, emerging risks and material performance.
• Present monthly/quarterly supplier performance and supplier status.
• Train site teams on risk assessment, supplier approval, VACCP/TACCP, specifications and testing plans.
• Support preparation for external audits - BRCGS, Retailer, Customer and Regulatory
Issue Management & Industrial Surveillance.
• Monitor emerging food risks, authenticity threats and industry updates (FASFF, FSAI, EFSA, PFMA, FEDIAF etc.)
• Summarise and communicate risks to site and Group Leadership.
• Follow up on industry queries or emerging issues and report as required.
Traceability & Supply Chain Mapping
• Lead Supplier – Related traceability exercises and Supply Chain Mapping as required by customers.
• Conduct raw material traceability challenges and support mock recalls.
• Participate in audits when required.
Internal Support & Continuous Improvement
• Contribute to Internal Audits and other compliance initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve Supplier Management processes and ensure documentation is audit ready at all times.
• Support on internal initiatives to improve and protect the business.
• Prepare in conjunction with Supplier Manager routine performance presentations for circulation to the business.
PERSONAL COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
• Third-Level qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, Quality or related field
• 2-3 years’ experience in a food manufacturing environment
• External auditing qualification is desirable
• Experience in auditing skills particularly in GFSI standards would be preferable
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a desire to drive continuous improvement
• Strong organisational skills, with emphasis on details
• Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently
• A willingness to travel throughout Europe as and when required