Regional Food Safety/Due Diligence Iberia

About the Opportunity

As a Food Safety Specialist, you are responsible for coordinating, monitoring, and continuously improving food safety and due diligence processes within the Iberia region. You play a key role in ensuring compliance with legislation, customer requirements, and internal quality standards.

You work within defined procedures while proactively identifying and implementing improvements. With your understanding of processes and stakeholder needs, you help ensure reliable and safe product flows from growers to customers.

Responsibilities

Due diligence & supplier management

Ensure timely and complete grower due diligence in line with customer requirements

Coordinate sampling activities (planning, communication with growers and laboratories), review results, and follow up on deviations

Collect and manage certifications from growers and partners

Maintain and update the grower matrix for the region

Audits & compliance

Develop and monitor the annual internal food safety audit plan

Conduct internal audits and spot checks when required

Monitor and follow up on non-conformities in collaboration with the technical auditor

Plan and coordinate social audits with external auditors and growers

Risk management & processes

Maintain and execute risk assessments (e.g. HACCP, water, residue, microbiology)

Ensure monitoring systems are up to date with legal and customer requirements

Execute traceability and recall tests

Stakeholder management & communication

Act as backup for the Regional Compliance Manager when needed

Support in crisis situations (e.g. recalls, communication with authorities)

Provide timely and accurate communication on non-conformities and customer requirements

Collect, maintain, and report relevant data on growers, suppliers, and customers

Additional responsibilities

Support basic food safety training for growers and internal stakeholders

Contribute to compliance-related projects within the region and EMEA

Collaborate cross-functionally to improve food safety processes

Candidate Profile

Education & experience

Bachelor’s degree in Food Engineering, Agriculture, or a related field

Experience in Quality Assurance and Food Safety, preferably within the agri/food sector

Experience with internal auditing and quality management systems

Knowledge & skills

Strong knowledge of food safety standards (HACCP, BRC, IFS, GlobalG.A.P., etc.)

Experience with internal auditing

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

Good communication and stakeholder management skills

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Languages

Fluent in English

Spanish is a plus

Personal attributes

Proactive and solution-oriented

Flexible and willing to travel within the region

Strong planning and organizational skills

Collaborative with a service-oriented mindset

Why this role is interesting

This position has a direct impact on the quality, reliability, and safety of the supply chain. You will work closely with growers, auditors, and internal teams, playing a key role in ensuring compliance while driving continuous improvement.