Assistant Technical Manager — Quality & Compliance

Keelings; Saint Margaret’s; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Subsidized canteen

Free on-site parking with EV chargers

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

Keelings, a 100% Irish-owned family business, is seeking a category manager to oversee product quality, safety and legality from supplier to customer. This role focuses on building robust supplier relationships, ensuring compliance, and driving sustainability across the supply base.

You will collaborate with internal teams to maintain technical data and systems (SEDEX, ETI, retailer platforms) and contribute to continuous improvement in quality management, ethics, and environmental impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• Experience in supplier quality and compliance is desirable.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong relationships with suppliers and growers.
• Conduct supplier risk assessments, audits, and KPI management.
• Ensure robust systems for product quality, safety and legality.
• Maintain due diligence with suppliers to meet customer/legal needs.
• Report non-conformances and drive supplier improvements.
• Drive sustainability across the supply base.
• Collaborate with internal teams on quality/compliance.
• Maintain technical data and systems (SEDEX, ETI, retailer platforms).

Skills

Relationship management

Auditing

Communication

Planning & Organising

Confidentiality

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SEDEX

ETI

Supplier portals

Job description

Keelings, a 100% Irish-owned family business, is seeking a category manager to oversee product quality, safety and legality from supplier to customer. This role focuses on building robust supplier relationships, ensuring compliance, and driving sustainability across the supply base.

You will collaborate with internal teams to maintain technical data and systems (SEDEX, ETI, retailer platforms) and contribute to continuous improvement in quality management, ethics, and environmental impact.