Global Food Safety & Quality Lead

3735 AGRANA Fruit Services GmbH; Wien; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

AGRANA Fruit, based in Vienna, is seeking a Food Safety & Quality Manager to lead supplier audits, assess risks, and drive improvements in the fruit portfolio. The role requires travel across Europe and collaboration with procurement, QA, and regulatory teams.

You will oversee supplier documentation, support Quality Management System activities, and contribute to a dynamic, international work environment in Vienna. Fluency in English and a natural science background are preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Natural Sciences or equivalent.
• Food safety and quality skills: ISO 9001, ISO 22000, HACCP.
• Auditing experience (supplier audits, internal audits).
• Willingness to travel across Europe.
• Driving license for B-class vehicles.
• MS Office skills; SAP/BW is an asset.
• Fluent in English; other languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Organize and perform supplier audits for the material portfolio with focus on Food Safety.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on Food Safety and Quality topics.
• Assess Food Safety and Quality risks and derive actions for the organization.
• Qualify suppliers and evaluate performance with procurement and AGRANA Fruit affiliates.
• Coordinate supplier supervision visits in producing countries.
• Manage complaints with risk assessment and cross-functional communication.
• Review and approve supplier Food Safety documents.
• Support general quality assurance and regulatory affairs and contribute to the QMS.
• Develop and execute continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality across the value chain.

Skills

Auditing experience

Food safety & quality skills

Willingness to travel

Driving license B

English fluent

Education

Degree in Natural Sciences

Tools

MS Office

SAP/BW

Job description

AGRANA Fruit, based in Vienna, is seeking a Food Safety & Quality Manager to lead supplier audits, assess risks, and drive improvements in the fruit portfolio. The role requires travel across Europe and collaboration with procurement, QA, and regulatory teams.

You will oversee supplier documentation, support Quality Management System activities, and contribute to a dynamic, international work environment in Vienna. Fluency in English and a natural science background are preferred.