ASR Group is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group owns and operates six sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada and Mexico. In the European Union, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England, Portugal. ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize. The company’s brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle’s® and Sidul®.
Job Title
Supplier Quality Technologist
Today’s Date
December 2025
Location
Lisbon, Thames (Optionally Hybrid 3 days office)
Grade
Reports To
Director, Food Safety & Supplier Quality
FLSA Status
Exempt
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
ASR Group is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group owns and operates six sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada and Mexico. In the European Union, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England, Portugal and Italy. ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize. The company’s brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle’s® and Sidul®.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Supplier Quality Technologist will execute and maintain Supplier Quality Management programs to ensure compliance with the Corporate Quality System. The Supplier Quality Technologist will be responsible for conducting supplier audits for their own category/region as well as those requested by other SQA Technologists and executing the SCAR process for responsible suppliers. The Supplier Quality Technologist works closely with Procurement, Regulatory and New Product Development to ensure suppliers and materials are compliant with FDA, relevant global regulations and GFSI.
The Supplier Quality Technologist will also be responsible for collecting and maintaining all required supplier quality and regulatory documents for their designated category/region/suppliers.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The following will apply for the designated area of responsibility for the ole which may be by material category, geographical region or supplier set
Collect and maintain supplier quality and regulatory documents. Complete audits and focus visits on suppliers of any material category as required by the change request workflow process for new suppliers, supplier management verification program or as triggered by the supplier management procedure Execute the Supplier Corrective Action Request program, ensuring thorough root cause analyses are performed and timely, effective Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) plans are implemented. Other duties and projects as assigned
REQUIRED EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline (e.g. Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology) from an accredited college/university PCQI (FSMA, FSVP); training provided GFSI Lead Auditor certification; training provided
PREFERRED EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE
2+ years of experience working in a GFSI (BRC / IFS / SQF / FSSC22000) environment, HACCP, & Food Safety. Experience performing audits of internal and external suppliers / facilities Utilization of Quality Assurance systems and supplier corrective action programs Experience of working independently to influence others and achieve objectives within a framework of authorisation
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES)
Significant proven experience directly involved in Supplier Quality; preferably within the Food and Beverage Industry. Working knowledge of industry standard Quality Systems, GFSI schemes, and other food related certification programs Strong problem solving abilities, judgment and decision-making skills supported by sound technical justification.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES (COMPETENCIES)
Drive for Results – perform independently and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously Execution – Attentive to detail and demonstrated ability to deliver on accountabilities in order to help the business and the team be successful. Track record of high-performance. Energy – High positive energy to take on continuous and complex business challenges in a fast-paced environment. Persistence to drive to solutions despite obstacles and/or competing priorities. Communication – Excellent written and verbal communication skills; appropriately communicates at all levels of the organization. Process/Procedures – identify & create sound quality processes & procedures employing “best business practice” philosophies Teamwork skills – ability to work with diverse teams across the organization
Location of Role:
Thames Refinery, UK
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Primary language is English Ability to read/write/speak in Portuguese, Spanish, German or French is a plus
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
10-20% Must be able to travel freely and on short notice within the home region (North America or UK/EU/Schengen area) Must be able to travel internationally as needed.
At Tate & Lyle Sugars, our goal is to be the most admired sweetener Company.
Service Excellence - Be the industry's Gold Standard by a relentless focus on reliability, providing products with superior quality and excellent customer services. Efficiency and Sustainability - Eliminate inefficiency to be a sustainable, low cost producer and to generate fuel for reinvestment. Value-Add - create strategic advantage and enhanced profitability through value-added products and services. The foundation of our values is Talent and Culture as we aim to build, retain and motivate a winning team.