Quality Management Consultant for Organic Products and Organic Farming

Eurogroup Deutschland GmbH, a REWE Group purchasing company for fresh fruit, vegetables and dried fruit, is seeking a quality management consultant for organic products and organic farming at its main location for this role in Cologne. This is a permanent, full-time position.

• Define requirements for organic agricultural products and our organic own brands, and ensure compliance.
• Work closely with purchasing to develop risk assessments and control plans based on them to check compliance with requirements for organic products.
• Discuss requirements for trading organic agricultural products with logistics and sales, communicate changes in legal requirements and identify the resulting actions needed.
• Organise the required certification under the EU Organic Regulation for domestic operating sites and stores.
• Promote the international exchange of knowledge and experience within REWE Group.

• Above all, your personality: you are enthusiastic about the organic food sector and the transformation of agriculture and the food industry. You work independently and proactively prioritise your tasks.
• You have a completed degree in Agricultural Sciences, Food Technology or a related subject, or at least 5 years of professional experience in a comparable position.
• Experience working with industry associations and/or representing political interests, preferably in agriculture, food or the environment, is desirable.
• Experience conducting internal and external audits and implementing audit recommendations, preferably in organic farming and the organic food sector.
• Good knowledge of common quality standards and systems, as well as legal requirements for organic food.