Are you an experienced Food Safety Quality professional with a passion for auditing, supplier management, and operational excellence?
On behalf of a leading multinational company in the food manufacturing confectionery sector , we are searching for a Lead Supplier Auditor to join their Corporate FS Q Department.
This role offers location flexibility across Europe.
Candidates can be based in: Spain ( Madrid or Valencia area), France ( Paris, Lyon, or Lille area) or Poland (Warsaw or Pozna? area).
In this strategic European role, you will lead end-to-end risk-based supplier audits across Europe, ensuring product safety, brand protection, and compliance with general food standards.
Required Skills Key Responsibilities: Plan, schedule, and execute on-site and remote supplier audits across Europe (raw materials, ingredients, packaging, co-packers).
Evaluate supplier management systems under GFSI standards (BRCGS, IFS, FSSC *) and HACCP frameworks.
Lead supplier qualification, risk assessment, and escalation processes.
Manage CAPA (Corrective Actions) closure and ensure root cause resolution.
Collaborate closely with Procurement, Sourcing, R D, and local FS Q teams.
Required Experience What We Are Looking For: Education: Bachelor s or Master s degree in Food Science, Food Technology,



Chemistry, Engineering, or related technical disciplines.
Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in Food Safety, QA, or Supplier Auditing within the food/FMCG sector.
Certifications: Lead Auditor certification in Food Safety Management Systems (BRCGS, IFS, FSSC *) HACCP qualification.
Travel: Willingness to travel 50% 70% across Europe.
Languages: Fluent English is mandatory .
Proficiency in Spanish, French, or Polish is highly preferred.
What We Offer: Competitive salary package based on location.
International, dynamic work environment within an industry-leading multinational.
Key corporate role with high visibility and room for professional growth.
Key Responsibilities: Plan, schedule, and execute on-site and remote supplier audits across Europe (raw materials, ingredients, packaging, co-packers).
Evaluate supplier management systems under GFSI standards (BRCGS, IFS, FSSC *) and HACCP frameworks.
Lead supplier qualification, risk assessment, and escalation processes.
Manage CAPA (Corrective Actions) closure and ensure root cause resolution.
Collaborate closely with Procurement, Sourcing, R D, and local FS Q teams.

📌 Lead Supplier Auditor (España)
🏢 Randstad
📍 España