Supplier Quality Assurance Technologist

Lactalis South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company in Gauteng is seeking a Supplier Quality Assurance Manager to oversee supplier compliance and performance. The role requires managing the SQA process, conducting audits, and developing professional relationships with suppliers to ensure quality standards are met. Candidates will focus on supplier performance management and risk assessments in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the SQA process for various supplier categories.
• Develop and maintain a supplier database following SQA procedures.
• Conduct supplier audits and maintain relationships.

Job description

Job Description

The purpose of the role is to manage, provide support to the Purchasing Lead and in collaboration with QA Manager ensure suppliers comply with the Group Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) requirements.

Represent the organization in conducting supplier audits while building professional relationships with suppliers.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Management of the SQA process for suppliers of: Raw Materials, Ingredients, Sub‑contracted products, Packaging Materials, Measuring Equipment, and Indirect Spend.
• Develop and maintain a supplier database in accordance with Group SQA procedure.
• Request, review and maintain up‑to‑date/accurate documentation for existing suppliers.
• Approval of new suppliers.
• Carry out supplier criticality & vulnerability and risk assessments and analyse data for supplier rating.
• Maintain effective communication and relationships with suppliers.
• Drive improvements through management of deviations for supplied materials and reduction thereof.
• Conduct supplier facility audits as per schedule.
• Supplier Performance Management – to ensure Quality standards in product manufacture by third‑party service providers meets the required standards.
• Carry out annual supplier performance assessments for all suppliers.