Global Fresh Produce Compliance & Audit Lead

AMFRESH Group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

AMFRESH Group in Peterborough is seeking a Technical Compliance & Audit Manager to support our Tesco business, with a strong focus on supplier auditing and technical compliance across our international fresh produce supply base. You will travel to supplier sites and work with growers, exporters and internal teams to maintain standards and drive improvements.

The role requires hands-on auditing experience in fresh produce, solid supplier management skills and the ability to manage audit

Qualifications

• Experience conducting technical supplier audits within fresh produce.
• Experience with supplier approval, risk assessment and due diligence.
• Ability to build constructive supplier relationships while challenging standards when required.
• Strong planning, organisation and attention to detail for audit schedules and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out technical audits of suppliers, growers and packhouses in the UK and overseas.
• Assess supplier compliance against Tesco and AMFRESH requirements; drive corrective actions.
• Manage supplier approval, risk assessments and technical performance reviews.
• Develop relationships with growers and exporters and support improvements in technical standards.
• Support due diligence programmes and ensure documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Collaborate with Tesco’s technical team and internal procurement, quality and supply chain colleagues.
• Oversee microbiological and pesticide testing schedules and identify trends or risks.
• Support ethical sourcing and preparation for customer visits at site and source.

Skills

Fresh produce auditing

Supplier management

Technical compliance

Audit planning

Travel international

Job description

AMFRESH Group in Peterborough is seeking a Technical Compliance & Audit Manager to support our Tesco business, with a strong focus on supplier auditing and technical compliance across our international fresh produce supply base. You will travel to supplier sites and work with growers, exporters and internal teams to maintain standards and drive improvements.

The role requires hands-on auditing experience in fresh produce, solid supplier management skills and the ability to manage audit