Quality Assurance Director: Safety & Supplier Compliance

Aldi UK; Atherstone; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Remote work (2 days)

6 weeks annual leave + bank holidays

MyBenefits program discounts

24/7 confidential virtual GP service

Job summary

Aldi UK is seeking a Director – Buying services- Quality Assurance to lead safety, legality and quality across multiple product areas. The role requires a calm, strategic leader who can drive complex programs, influence senior stakeholders and deliver robust QA standards.

The successful candidate will bring 10+ years of industry experience in FMCG or food sectors, deep regulatory knowledge, and a proven ability to manage risk and drive cross-functional collaboration to protect ALDI’s brand and

Qualifications

• Minimum of a 2.1 Science related degree or equivalent.
• Deep domain knowledge in safety, legality and quality standards.
• Experience leading QA teams in FMCG/food manufacturing or food service.
• Proven ability to manage risk and supplier recognition.
• Strong regulatory awareness across international markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead senior technical teams to uphold ALDI’s safety, legality, and quality standards.
• Influence stakeholders across Buying, suppliers and external partners.
• Drive continuous improvement and risk management across product categories.

Skills

Senior leadership

Safety & compliance

Supplier management

Regulatory awareness

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Strategic delivery

Effective communication

Commercial awareness

Education

Science degree (2:1)

Job description

Aldi UK is seeking a Director – Buying services- Quality Assurance to lead safety, legality and quality across multiple product areas. The role requires a calm, strategic leader who can drive complex programs, influence senior stakeholders and deliver robust QA standards.

The successful candidate will bring 10+ years of industry experience in FMCG or food sectors, deep regulatory knowledge, and a proven ability to manage risk and drive cross-functional collaboration to protect ALDI’s brand and