Senior Global Supply Chain Assurance Auditor

Cranswick plc; Hutton Cranswick; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary & Car Allowance

Company pension scheme with enhanced*

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Job summary

Cranswick plc is seeking an experienced Group Supply Chain Assurance Auditor to strengthen food safety, quality, and compliance across our global supplier base. You will conduct on-site supplier audits, assess conformance to standards, and drive corrective actions with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and customers.

This high-visibility role requires deep technical credibility, an ability to influence at all levels, and willingness to travel extensively within the UK and abroad to support

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science or related discipline.
• Ideally 10+ years in the food industry.
• Food Safety Level 4 and HACCP Level 4 qualifications.
• Strong knowledge of food legislation, retailer standards, and animal welfare requirements.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the UK and internationally, including overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site supplier audits across the UK and internationally to assess compliance with food safety, quality, legislative, customer, and animal welfare standards.
• Evaluate supplier compliance against food safety standards, relevant legislation, customer codes of practice, and certification requirements.
• Produce clear, detailed audit reports and manage corrective actions to agreed timescales.
• Review non-conformances and drive effective improvement plans across the supply base.
• Maintain accurate audit schedules, records, and assurance systems.
• Support and develop suppliers in preparation for customer, regulatory, and certification audits.
• Conduct pre-assessment, gap analysis, and mock audits against legislation, customer standards, and best practice.
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to support continuous improvement across the supply chain.
• Regularly review, update, and improve audit templates, checklists, and protocols to reflect legislative changes, company procedures, customer requirements, and industry standards.
• Provide technical guidance and assurance expertise to support business and customer requirements.

Skills

Auditing

Stakeholder influence

Report writing

Supply chain knowledge

Communication

Willingness to travel

Education

Food Science degree

Job description

Cranswick plc is seeking an experienced Group Supply Chain Assurance Auditor to strengthen food safety, quality, and compliance across our global supplier base. You will conduct on-site supplier audits, assess conformance to standards, and drive corrective actions with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and customers.

This high-visibility role requires deep technical credibility, an ability to influence at all levels, and willingness to travel extensively within the UK and abroad to support