Quality Assurance Specialist

Alshaya Group Avrasya; Fatih; Vor Ort; TRY 150.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Alshaya Group in Turkey is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to join the Supply Chain & Procurement department. The role focuses on evaluating suppliers across Eurasia, conducting audits for Starbucks Turkey suppliers, and ensuring compliance with Alshaya standards and local regulations.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, and QA systems, with excellent English and communication skills. Travel is expected as part of supplier audits.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 3 years of experience in food industry QA/retail QA preferred.
• Strong understanding of GMPs, SOPs, HACCP and audits.
• Experience with QA Management Systems is an asset.
• Knowledge of local and global food safety regulations.

Aufgaben

• Evaluate and qualify suppliers in Eurasia across non-food and food-contact categories; conduct audits.
• Review and approve supplier audit reports and test results; follow up on corrective actions.
• Conduct risk-based audits; plan product testing and monitor corrective actions.
• Manage product specs for Starbucks Eurasia and Hospitality; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide regulatory guidance to Import team during product approvals and import processes.
• Investigate product-related customer feedback; identify supplier improvements and coordinate actions.
• Review and approve products and labels for regulatory and brand compliance.
• Ensure products meet legal, brand, quality, and food safety standards.

Kenntnisse

Quality Assurance

Auditing

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Communication

Team player

Travel flexibility

Tools

Quality Management Systems

Jobbeschreibung

Kuwait-based Alshaya Group started to operate in the Turkish market in 2002 with the objective of undertaking retailing activities within the framework of the Group's Turkish operating rights for major international brands. Today, the group represents a portfolio of world's best known international brands in Turkey, managing their retail franchise operations in segments including Fashion, Food, Health & Beauty. Franchise portfolio includes Bath and Body Works, Pinkberry, Shake Shack, Starbucks and Victoria's Secret in Turkey.

Alshaya Group’s operations are based on the vision of "Being one of the world's leading retailers, managing world's best known brands in profitable, value-building partnerships," with a corporate culture that rewards "Think Big," "Act Small," and "Be You" is currently looking for a "Quality Assurance Specialist" to join its ''Supply Chain & Procurement'' department.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 3 years of experience in the food industry; operational/retail Quality Assurance experience is preferred,
• Good understanding of food manufacturing processes, including GMPs, SOPs, HACCP/Food Safety, auditing, and inspections,
• Experience with Quality Management Systems is an asset,
• Strong knowledge of global and local food safety legislation, Quality Management Systems, and inspection requirements,
• Ability to multitask, pay close attention to detail, and remain calm under pressure,
• Proactive, achievement-oriented, and solution-focused,
• Excellent command of written and spoken English,
• Strong interpersonal, communication, persuasion, assertiveness, and negotiation skills across the organization,
• Team player with strong communication skills,
• No restrictions on travel.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Evaluate and qualify prospective suppliers within the non-food and food-contact categories across the Eurasia region, including conducting manufacturing, ethical, and security audits for Starbucks Turkey suppliers.
• Review and approve supplier audit reports and product testing results and follow up on corrective action plans to ensure timely and effective closure.
• Conduct risk-based audits of approved suppliers, plan product testing activities, evaluate test results, and monitor required corrective actions.
• Manage product specifications for Starbucks Eurasia and Hospitality products, including product and label approvals, ensuring compliance with Alshaya standards and applicable local regulations.
• Provide regulatory guidance and support to the Import team throughout product approval and import processes.
• Investigate product-related customer feedback across Starbucks Eurasia and Hospitality, identify supplier-related improvement opportunities, and coordinate necessary corrective and preventive actions.
• Review and approve products and labels for operational and consumable items in line with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Ensure that products supplied to Starbucks and Hospitality stores and warehouses meet legal, brand, quality, and food safety requirements and comply with the applicable Alshaya Group TR Quality and Food Safety documentation system.