An exciting opportunity for a Quality Assurance Specialist has become available within the National Buying department of ALDI stores, based in Minchinbury. This position is an 18 month full time fixed-term contract.As a Quality Assurance Specialist, you will play an essential part in assessing and enhancing the quality of formulated products across various categories. Through testing, researching and product development you will provide our Buying teams with effective recommendations for continuous improvement of formulated products and ensure we continue to deliver a quality product to our customers.What does the role look like?Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop, communicate and update QA requirements in accordance with ALDI standards and legislationProvide technical consultancy to the wider Buying teams and ensure they are kept up to date with changing compliance requirements/standardsDevelop, review and monitor product specifications and QA requirements considering mandatory standards, industry standards and in-house requirementsLiaise with the suppliers' development/R&D and QA teams, testing laboratories and Buying teams on technical issuesWork with the Buying teams and suppliers to continuously improve ALDI branded productsSupport the external assessment and approval of products, including contracted specifications, artwork and corresponding claimsMonitor complaint trends and assess products and support relevant departments to manage customer complaints as required.And the best part? Every single day at ALDI, you'll know you're making a difference, supporting our mission to help everyday Australians live richer lives for less.