QA Specialist

I. JOB PURPOSE

Responsible for evaluating, approving, and managing suppliers of raw materials and packaging to ensure compliance with CJ Vietnam standards, food safety regulations, and customer requirements; contributing to stable input material quality and risk prevention.

II. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Supplier Selection & Audit

• Conduct evaluation and selection audits for new suppliers of:
  • Raw materials
  • Packaging
  • Seafood, livestock, agricultural products
• Perform emergency supplier evaluation when required to prevent quality or food safety risks.
• Develop, maintain, and implement supplier evaluation standards, procedures, and criteria.
• Transfer evaluation results, approval status, and corrective action plans (CAP) to Purchasing Department.
• Maintain records and updated lists of approved suppliers and raw materials.

2. Raw Material Standardization

• Collect, manage, and synthesize information, specifications, and images of raw materials.
• Establish and manage:
  • Sensory standards
  • Physical standards
  • Microbiological standards
  • Physicochemical standards (based on Lab results)
• Prepare draft standards and coordinate with related departments for review and agreement.
• Execute E-approval process and officially issue material standards.

3. Supplier Management & Improvement

• Manage and evaluate supplier capacity and performance.
• Build and maintain vendor evaluation criteria.
• Plan and conduct periodic supplier assessments.
• Perform competency assessments for new suppliers and trading providers.
• Coordinate with Purchasing to work with suppliers on:
  • Quality improvement activities
  • Corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Manage, update, and archive supplier documentation and profiles.
• Handle non-conformance cases of incoming materials.
• Support R&D in developing and updating input material standards.
• Manage records related to material receiving and inspection.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports on:
  • Incoming material status
  • Supplier performance
  • Improvement activities

4. Others

• Perform other tasks as assigned by QAQC Manager / QA Supplier Management Supervisor.
• Prepare documents and standards for certification audits, including:
  • HACCP
  • FSSC 22000
  • BRC
  • Halal
  • Costco

1. Educational Background

• Bachelor’s degree in:
  • Food Technology
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemical Technology
  • Quality Management
• Certificates preferred:
  • Quality Control / Quality Assurance
  • HACCP
  • FSSC 22000
  • BRC
  • Halal
  • 7 QC Tools

2. Expertise & Experience

• Minimum 02 years of experience in a similar QA / Supplier Management position.
• Strong written and spoken English.
• Familiar with:
  • Supplier audit and evaluation
  • Food safety management systems
  • Training programs and needs analysis
  • Stakeholder engagement and cross-functional coordination

3. Soft Skills

• Good team player.
• High self-motivation and responsibility.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Data Analysis