As the largest privately-owned trading company in dairy and plant-based products and food ingredients, Hoogwegt is a true pioneer in the industry. With our global network, over 60 years of experience, and a dedicated team of 475 employees, we generate an annual turnover of around 4 billion euros.

Our Dairy Ingredients Business Unit excels in the development, production, and trade of milk proteins and dairy ingredients, with a strong presence in 65 countries.

Want to learn more about our leading role? Visit www.hoogwegt.com

Are you interested in quality? And do you want to proactively use your knowledge in this area to help our organization grow? Then we are looking for you as our new QA Specialist at Hoogwegt! 

Job description

In this position you support the QA/Technology department in ensuring the quality of our products. Together you ensure operational processes within the department. You check specifications, quarantee product quality and you are the sparring partner for our commercial colleagues to achieve purchases and sales. 

Your main tasks and responsibilities are:

• Answering customer questions, including completing questionnaires;
• Be a sparring partner for the commercial department;
• Specification management;
• Request supplier information;
• Registration for the quality management system, including complaints and deviations;
• Solving quality problems independently;
• Following legislation and its implementation. 

Job requirements

• You have completed a HBO education in Food Technology, Food & Business or comparable;
• You have a good command of the English and Dutch language, spoken and written;
• You are available for at least 4 days per week and preferably fulltime;
• You have good communication skills;
• You can work independantly and accurate;
• You can also work in a team and give advise. 

Our offer

At Hoogwegt, we believe your career should be as dynamic as the market we operate in. That's why we offer:

• An informal and open company culture where you can be yourself;
• The freedom to shape your work in your own way;
• Numerous opportunities for personal growth and development;
• Tailored training and education specific to your role;
• A warm welcome from experienced and enthusiastic colleagues who will help you navigate our organization;
• Excellent employment benefits, including attractive arrangements for variable compensation, pension, leave, and collective insurance;
• A challenging sports program with boot camp, running, or yoga under professional guidance;
• An ideal location in a modern office opposite Arnhem Central Station, easily accessible by public transport.

Ready to take your next career step with a market leader? We look forward to receiving your CV and cover letter!