Global Head of Supplier Quality Assurance
iO Associates
- London
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provide leadership for the Supplier Quality Assurance portfolio globally, working in partnership with Procurement and other stakeholder functions to create and deliver a world class SQA strategy
- Working with key stakeholders to define the SQA operating standards in key areas - including supplier risk assessments, approval and on-boarding processes
- Develop audit/auditor ways of working and competency requirements.
- Develop Supplier Relationship Management process/systems with Global Procurement.
- Define individual roadmaps for each of the region to deliver the agreed strategy using a priority based approach
- Develop Supplier Quality measurements including performance dashboard.
- Coordinate the global risk universe to inform response strategies for the business
- Ability to deal with ambiguity within a complex and multicultural environment
- Proven ability to work with cross-functional team, with a collaborative mindset
- Proven leadership and influencing skills
- Strong analytical skills , data focused approach
- Previous work experience in a global matrix organisation
- Significant experience in a supplier-facing role
- Strong background in quality food safety management