About This Role
This role supports the regulatory team in ensuring all products bought and sold comply with relevant laws and European regulations. The specialist plays a crucial part in gathering and managing product information and supplier documentation, and in monitoring compliance requirements. This position suits an organized individual who can work independently and bring structure to complex information.
Responsibilities
- Approve new product files in various segments (food, feed, chemical) and manage documentation for existing product files
- Act as the central point of contact between customers and suppliers for product-related questions
- Support the implementation and maintenance of the quality system with a focus on continuous improvement
- Handle communication with internal and external stakeholders, including the Lab and FAVV
- Manage product-related supplier and customer complaints from start to finish
- Manage product sample administration
- Analyze and interpret new or updated legislation in consultation with the Regulatory Affairs Manager
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a food and/or scientific field (e.g., chemistry, biology, food technology, or similar), or equivalent thinking level
- Knowledge of relevant legislation: food law and feed law, CLP, REACH
- Several years of experience in a similar role
- Ability to work autonomously and in a structured manner on own files
- Good command of MS Office; experience with an ERP system is a plus
- Strong communication skills in both Dutch and English, and easily establishes contact with others
- Knowledge of quality management systems and relevant certifications (HACCP, ISO, FAMI-QS) is a plus
- Flexible, stress-resistant, and has a positive attitude
Benefits
- Challenging and varied role with local impact within a dynamic and growing international company
- Close collaboration within an international QA team
- Room for initiative and personal growth
- Attractive secondary employment conditions, including access to a flexible income plan with extra benefits such as multimedia, bicycle lease, additional vacation days, internet@home
- Meal vouchers of 10 euros
- Group and hospitalization insurance
Important Details
- Schedule: sliding schedule with 20 vacation days and 12 ADV days
- Work locations: permanent workplace in the Olen office, with weekly travel to Grobbendonk
- Other conditions: much autonomy and possibility of working from home
About the Company
VIDARA Group is a leading player in the food, animal feed, and chemical sectors, supplying high-quality raw materials and additives and ensuring quality, safety, and compliance with European regulations for its customers.
