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Our Mission

Are you passionate about shaping the future of food? At Puratos, we turn bold ideas into lasting impact through innovation, expertise, and a commitment to well-being.

To strengthen our team in Istanbul, we are looking for:

We’re looking for a passionate Regulatory Affairs & Quality Control Specialist who thrives in a collaborative, multicultural environment and wants to make a real impact on employee experience.

Regulatory Affairs & Quality Control Specialist

(Izmir, Turkey)

Successful candidate will be directly reporting to Quality Manager in the Operations function.

Your Mission

• Establish, apply, and maintain a food safety & quality system in accordance with Puratos Group standards and policies
• Act as the key contact for external audits and certifications (e.g. BRCGS, Halal), ensuring full readiness and effective closure of audit findings
• Ensure full compliance with local and international legal requirements, including food legislation and regulatory obligations. Update relevant business divisions before & in case and take actions if necessary and share knowledge with local and global functions
• Responsible for reviewing product labels in line with local regulations, managing and tracking required revisions, and working closely with Marketing and Global teams throughout this process.
• Lead and coordinate supplier approval and selection processes with a strong focus on BRCGS, Halal and other relevant food safety and compliance standards
• Perform necessary internal quality audits 
• Continuous improvement studies in quality, process and production fields to meet with customer expectations and requests, to comply with changing regulations and certification needs
• Conduct gap analyses and support risk assessments of processes & procedures against relevant guidelines as well as corporate standards
• Collaboratively work with other departments on the related areas such as production, planning, R&D and Marketing
• Generate and revise controlled documentation (e.g., procedures, work instructions, forms, specifications, protocols, reports, etc.)
• Participate in the development of training materials and deliver training to affiliate employees

What we expect from you

• A bachelor’s degree in Food Engineering/Chemical Engineering or relevant department
• A master degree in related fields is a plus
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in quality control, quality engineering or in a similar role
• Knowledge of local & international quality standards for food industry
• Advanced problem solving, analytical and presentation skills
• An interest in food and demonstrable commitment to social responsibility
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as display strong teamwork skills
• Ability to initiate and support change and respond to change requirements by continually striving to improve working processes and systems, consistent with the organizational strategy
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player
• Business fluent in English
• Open to travel

What you can expect from Puratos

At Puratos, we believe that food has extraordinary power in people’s lives. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we turn innovation and food culture into opportunities for our customers’ success. Together, we want to move the planet forward by creating innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere.

With over 11,000 employees in over 85 countries and turnover of 3.4 billion euros (2024), Puratos thrives on innovation, a pioneering spirit, and a unique culture. Our strong growth and commitment to local communities make working at Puratos truly special."

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