Quality Assurance Lead, Food & Non Food (12 month contract)
Core
Lead quality assurance, safety, and responsible sourcing for Pet Circle's product and supplier base, with a focus on own-brand pet food and non-food items.
Role type
Senior individual contributor Quality Assurance Lead
Builds
Pet Circle's own-brand product portfolio and supplier quality systems
Domain
Retail / Pet Care / Food Safety
Required skills
Quality assurance, supplier management, product testing, compliance, corrective actions, traceability, risk assessment, HACCP, document control
Preferred skills
Food science qualification, pet food knowledge, international supplier experience, responsible sourcing expertise
Technologies
HACCP, Go1, external laboratory systems
Responsibilities
Review quality practices and assess product/supplier risks; manage supplier approval, onboarding, and audits; coordinate risk-based product testing; provide guidance on safety, packaging, and labelling; manage responsible sourcing due diligence; investigate complaints and coordinate corrective actions; test traceability and recall procedures; report on quality performance to stakeholders.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
