Responsibilities:

• Ensure suppliers understand Sainsbury's Technical Requirements
• Assist Senior Quality Technologist to implement QA/QC strategies to support the business growth
• Support responsible Technologist in ensuring technical approvals & timeliness adhere to the Critical Path, coordinating hand in hand with UK, Merchandiser & supplier
• Working closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure supplier process capability is effective to meet product quality and process requirements
• Support in product appraisal process and coordinating with responsible Technologist for sealing approvals
• Review and validate inspection booking and confirming inspection plan
• Support in reviewing PSI Reports and escalating to responsible technologist in case of non-conformance
• Perform on-site supplier visits for manufacturing reviews and verification of corrective actions of supplier quality issues
• Provide support in incident management, escalations and continuous improvements
• Participation in buying trips
• Develop and maintain relationship with external stakeholders including suppliers and third party inspection and testing service providers

Requirements:

• Relevant manufacturing / engineering degree is preferred
• 1-3 years related QA experience in sourcing, retail, manufacturing or product development environment
• Good knowledge of quality systems, ethical audits, testing requirements and manufacturing processes
• Excellent communication skills
• Robust personality able to work under pressure and make balanced decisions
• Competent in problem solving
• Six sigma / Lean skills
• General commercial awareness, experience in dealing with customer and suppliers
• Experience with manufacturing practices in Asia
• Known technical skills within the product area
• Familiar with UK legislation and requirements
• Fluently written and spoken English, Cantonese & Mandarin
• Willingness to travel within Asia

We offer a competitive package, including a 5 day week, 17 days Annual Leave, double pay, MPF, a medical scheme, plenty of work variety and a great team atmosphere. Interested candidates should please send a full resume, date available, present and expected salary to HR by e-mail.

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