Job Description

WORLD LEADER IN TESTING, INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION SERVICES

Bureau Veritas offers dynamic and exciting job opportunities, attractive remuneration and a benefits package, including the chance to play an important role in a global organisation. If you would like to work in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to be part of a great team of professionals, please apply online today.

Bureau Veritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such, seeks, hires, trains and supports individuals in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, genetic disposition, protected veteran status or other non-job related characteristics.

This position is responsible for ensuring equal employment opportunity, especially that all persons are treated equally and on the basis of merit in selection, placement/assignment, promotion, training, job actions, organizational changes, and other areas affecting employees.

Job Title: Food, Biofuels & Sustainability Product Manager with Czech and English

Location: Prague, Czech Republic

Company: Bureau Veritas Certification CZ, s.r.o.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complex management and optimalization of certification activities in the scope of Food standards, Biofuels and Sustainable Forest management (FSC)
• Maintenance of personnel competence of Audit specialists; management of Certification processes and Post-certification activities for the defined scope
• Certification scheme development - design, develop and enhance certification schemes and audit protocols for Food safety, quality assurance, sustainability, and biofuels compliance
• Market and regulatory Intelligence - monitor evolving certification requirements, regulatory frameworks; identify gaps and opportunities for new certification offerings
• Audit protocol and standard alignment - ensure certification schemes align with international standards; collaboration with standards bodies and regulatory authorities
• Accreditation and compliance management - work with accreditation bodies (e.g. UKAS, national accreditation authorities) to maintain and expand certification scheme accreditation; ensure autid quality and consistency
• Client and stakeholder engagement - build relationship with certification clients, auditors, industry associations during participation in Food/Biofuels/FSC seminars and conferences
• Auditor and Business Developer training and competence - develop training materials and competence framework for both certification Auditors and Business Developers
• Execution of technical reviews and certification approvals
• Cross-department collaboration with Audit, Sales and Audit Planning departments and assist in proper certificate generation

Qualifications:

• Secondary school/University education in a relevant field (Food, Business or Quality Management)
• Relevant experience and knowledge of legislative requirements in the field of Food, Biofuels, and Sustainable Forest management, preferably in the testing, inspection or certification industry
• Strong understanding of quality management principles
• Fluent Czech and English skills
• Advanced user of MS Office
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate market insights into actionable product strategies
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills to collaborate cross-functionally