Hybrid Supplier & Raw Materials Technologist: Quality & Ethics

Valeo Foods; Ledston; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched pension scheme

Death in service

Cycle to work scheme

Canteen

Retailer discount platform

Staff discount

Job summary

Valeo Foods in Leeds (Hybrid) is seeking a Supplier & Raw Materials Technologist to ensure materials meet safety, ethics and quality standards. You will work with Procurement, Technical and QA teams, maintain supplier lists and drive continuous improvement across the supply base.

The role focuses on supplier risk assessments, ethical sourcing, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to support customer audits and site controls.

Qualifications

• Experience in the food industry with a focus on supplier management.
• HACCP Level 3 qualification and familiarity with BRC audits.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and risk assessments.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Degree in Food Science or related discipline desirable.
• Full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the approved supplier list and manage risk assessments.
• Oversee raw material testing schedules and Free From campaigns.
• Ensure raw material traceability and mass balance across suppliers.
• Support QA/Technical teams with supplier issues and quality improvements.
• Collaborate with Procurement, NPD, Technical and Quality teams.
• Participate in supplier audits as per risk-based schedule.

Skills

Supplier management

Relationship building

Communication skills

Quality improvement

Driving licence

Education

Food Science degree or related

Job description

Valeo Foods in Leeds (Hybrid) is seeking a Supplier & Raw Materials Technologist to ensure materials meet safety, ethics and quality standards. You will work with Procurement, Technical and QA teams, maintain supplier lists and drive continuous improvement across the supply base.

The role focuses on supplier risk assessments, ethical sourcing, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to support customer audits and site controls.