Quality Specification Technologist Temporary

Quality Assurance Specialist EMEA
Location: Amsterdam EMEA Head Office
Parttime time role: 24 hours/week (3 days in office)
Duration: 6 months

Ready to make your mark at the worlds leading sandwich brand

Why Join Subway

At Subway were building something significant. Our mission is clear to grow franchisee profitability brand relevance and long-term value and our corporate teams sit at the heart of making that happen.

Were a business that believes in meritocracy. Results open doors here and the people who thrive are those who bring accountability strategic thinking and a genuine drive to create long-term impact. Youll be empowered to think and act like an owner because thats exactly what we need from our people.

We move with pace and purpose. We adapt quickly focus innovation where it counts and arent afraid to make bold decisions. Alongside that integrity is non-negotiable we hold ourselves to the highest standards in how we work how we lead and how we treat one another.

And while we take our work seriously we also know that the best results come from teams who celebrate progress support each other and bring real energy to what they do.

About the role:

We are searching for a Quality Assurance Specialist to support our EMEA Quality Assurance team.

This is temporary 6 months placement for 3 days per weekbased in our Amsterdam HQ office.

The Quality Assurance Specification Technologist will support Subways Quality Assurance team by maintaining accurate complete and compliant product specifications across internal systems and supplier documentation platforms. This is a junior-level role focused on product specification management supplier documentation follow-up external manufacturer support and quality data administration.

The role will work closely with Quality Assurance Product Category Management Culinary Supply Chain Operations suppliers and external manufacturers to ensure product information is properly captured reviewed approved and maintained. The ideal candidate will have early experience in food quality product specifications supplier documentation or food manufacturing with preferred exposure to TraceGains or other specification management platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the creation review update and maintenance of product specifications for Subway-approved ingredients packaging and finished products.
• Enter and manage product specification data in TraceGains or other specification management systems.
• Review supplier-submitted documentation for completeness accuracy and alignment with Subway quality and food safety requirements.
• Follow up with suppliers and external manufacturers to obtain missing or updated specifications certificates technical documents and compliance information.
• Support the integration of product specifications into internal systems and ensure information is maintained in a consistent and organized manner.
• Assist with external manufacturer documentation management including product specifications manufacturing information quality records and supporting compliance documents.
• Help coordinate specification approvals by working with Quality Assurance Product Category Management Culinary Supply Chain and suppliers.
• Support supplier and product onboarding activities by collecting checking and tracking required quality and technical documentation.
• Maintain accurate records of specification changes document versions approval status and supplier responses.
• Assist with product testing and quality programs by supporting sample tracking documentation data entry and reporting.
• Respond to internal and market requests related to product documentation specification status and supplier information.
• Escalate specification gaps missing documentation supplier delays or compliance concerns to the appropriate Quality Assurance team members.
• Participate in cross-functional activities related to product launches reformulations supplier transitions and specification updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Food Science Food Technology Food Engineering Nutrition or a related field.
• 1 to 2 years of experience in food quality assurance specification management supplier quality food manufacturing product development or a related technical food role.
• Preferred experience using TraceGains Specright SAP PLM Genesis Hamilton Grant or other specification management / supplier documentation platforms.
• Some experience working with external manufacturers suppliers co-packers or food production sites is preferred.
• Basic understanding of food product specifications quality documentation ingredient statements allergens nutritional information certificates of analysis and supplier compliance documents.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage technical data accurately.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to follow up clearly and professionally with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Good organizational skills and ability to manage multiple documentation requests deadlines and system updates.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office especially Excel Word Outlook and PowerPoint.

Key Competencies

• High attention to detail
• Strong data accuracy and documentation discipline
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Ability to follow processes and meet deadlines
• Supplier follow-up and coordination
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Willingness to learn quality systems and technical food documentation
• Organized proactive and comfortable working with digital platforms

Preferred Experience

• Experience with TraceGains or another specification management platform.
• Exposure to supplier approval document control or external manufacturer management.
• Experience in foodservice QSR retail food food manufacturing or a global food company.
• Familiarity with allergens product specifications food safety documentation and supplier compliance requirements.

Required Experience:

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