Quality Assurance & Product Manager - Retail
hace 20 días
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Quest Search & Selection is looking for a QA & Product Manager to oversee product quality, supplier compliance, and risk mitigation across general merchandise within the retail sector. This privately-owned business employs 1,500+ people across 70 UK locations and remains a leader in its field. Key Responsibilities of this Quality Assurance & Product Manager - Retail position: • Lead product quality management, ensuring UK regulatory compliance for all hardline/general merchandise/accessories products., • Ensure processes stay up-to-date with UK laws., • Manage vendor relationships, ensuring SEDEX compliance and timely resolution of audit issues., • Source high-quality vendors, negotiate contracts, and manage rebates., • Work with testing labs, audit houses, third-party partners, and suppliers., • Oversee QA/QC policies, product quality issues, recalls, and returns., • Maintain product compliance, manage test certificates, and ensure safety data sheets., • Lead ethical and environmental audits, maintaining due diligence.Key requirements of this Quality Assurance & Product Manager - Retail position:, • 4-5+ years' experience in quality/compliance roles., • Leadership experience managing a small team (2 reportees)., • Experience with external agencies, vendors, and contract management., • Strong communication skills and knowledge of UK/EU testing requirements., • Familiar with SEDEX systems and third-party audits., • Detail-oriented and process-driven.Benefits of this Quality Assurance & Product Manager - Retail positio-, • Flexible working (2/3 days in office)., • 25% employee discount, generous holiday allowance, pension,, • cycle-to-work scheme. We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible. Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.