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Product Assurance Specialist

Dublin, Ireland

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Job ID 141875BR

Job Status Employee - Permanent

Category Sourcing

Date posted May 2, 2025

JOB DESCRIPTION

Product Assurance Specialist

Product Assurance Specialist
Because we strive to put people first.
Culture, our way…

Product Assurance at Primark
What’s a career at Primark all about? The positive impact you’re making, the experiences you’re having and the people you’re with. You’re our inspiration. Embrace what sets you apart, own your career and develop in ways you never expected. Leave your mark. And do it your way.


What You’ll Get
People are at the heart of what we do here, so it’s essential we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best.

Let’s talk lifestyle: Healthcare, pension, and potential bonus. 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more. Because Primark is all about tailoring to you, we offer Tax Saver Tickets, fitness centre, and a subsidised cafeteria.

What You’ll Do as a Product Assurance Specialist
As Primark’s Product Assurance Specialist, you will ensure the validity of product claims related to certified and preferred materials, working on strategic projects and collaborating with various teams, including buying, suppliers, legal, and central reporting. You will support sustainability initiatives, manage digital certification processes, and oversee team members in sourcing countries. Additionally, you will monitor competition and build industry relationships. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for thriving in this global, multi-location role.
In your role, you’ll collaborate with different people across a range of skillsets. Here’s a flavour of your day-to-day:

Duties & Responsibilities
  • Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, especially Buying teams and Suppliers, to align on sustainable business priorities.
  • Develop and facilitate training on sustainable materials and Primark Cares protocols for colleagues and suppliers.
  • Ensure Primark Cares Branded Products adhere to protocols, and advise the Brand team on accurate communications.
  • Raise non-compliance issues through proper governance channels and monitor industry movements and competitors.
  • Guide suppliers in converting raw materials to sustainable alternatives and support the digital systemisation of certification processes.
  • Promote inclusivity, collaboration, and efficient communication across global teams, fostering a supportive and unified work environment.
What You’ll Bring
Here at Primark, we want everyone to feel valued – so please bring your authentic self to work, of course with some other key experience and abilities for this role in particular:
  • Sustainability and Certification: 2-3 years of experience in sustainability with a focus on certification of sustainable materials, or 3-5 years in product manufacturing and project delivery.
  • Analytical and Communication Skills: Strong analytical skills, proficient in Microsoft Office, and excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
  • Organisational and Initiative: Effective in developing project plans, demonstrating initiative, and working independently with a strong work ethic.
  • Commercial Instinct and Emotional Intelligence: Ability to understand commercial implications, communicate effectively, and identify risks and opportunities.
  • Agility and Integrity: Capable of working in an agile environment, maintaining calm under pressure, and ensuring non-compliance issues are addressed efficiently.
Does this sound like you? Great, because we can’t wait to see what you’ll bring. You’ll be supported within a team of equally capable people, celebrating who you are and aiding you reach your potential. At Primark, we’re excited about our future - and we’re excited to develop yours.

About Primark
At Primark, people matter. They’re the beating heart of our business and the reason we’ve grown from our first store in Dublin in 1969 to a £9bn+ turnover business and over 80,000 colleagues and over 440 stores in 17 countries today. Our values run through everything we do. In essence, we're Caring and always strive to put people first. We're also Dynamic, bravely pushing the boundaries to stay ahead. And finally, we succeed Together.

If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request, during your recruitment journey, such as extended time or breaks between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, mobility access, or assistive technology please contact your talent acquisition specialist.

All offers of employment are subject to background checks, including right to work, reference education and for some roles criminal, and financial checks. If you have any concerns, please reach out to our talent acquisition team to discuss.
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