Interim Raw Materials & Supplier Assurance Technologist

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chilled food business in the UK is seeking a Supplier Assurance & Raw Materials Technologist for a 3-month assignment. The role involves managing raw materials, supplier approvals, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Ideal candidates have over 2 years of relevant experience, a degree in Food Science/Technology, and strong communication and organisational skills. This position is site-based and offers a chance to work on important projects.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in the food industry.
• Solid understanding of food safety and supplier assurance.
• Knowledge of the latest food legislation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all raw materials and suppliers meet technical, legal, and customer standards.
• Manage raw material specifications and conduct supplier approvals.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to resolve non-conformances.

Skills

Food safety

HACCP

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive approach

Education

Degree in Food Science/Technology

Job description

Job Description

The Company

A leading chilled food business supplying major UK retailers with high-quality, hearty products. They pride themselves on innovation, quality, and food safety, continuously investing in their people and processes. As they look to complete a number of upcoming projects, they are seeking a skilled Supplier Assurance & Raw Materials Technologist to strengthen their technical team.

Please note this role is site based, and set as a 3 month assignment.

The Role

In this role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring all raw materials and suppliers meet our technical, legal, and customer standards. You’ll manage raw material specifications, conduct supplier approvals and risk assessments, and ensure compliance.

You’ll work cross-functionally, liaising with suppliers and internal teams to resolve non-conformances, maintain traceability, and support technical documentation. You'll also monitor industry alerts and contribute to internal audits.

The Person

You’ll ideally have 2+ years’ experience in the food industry, with a solid understanding of food safety, HACCP, and supplier assurance. A Food Science/Technology degree is highly desirable.

Knowledge of the latest food legislation is essential, and you must have excellent communication, organisation and prioritisation skills as you’ll be handling projects and liaising with colleagues at all levels. You’ll also need to be proactive yet diligent and be able to use your own initiative to consistently exceed high technical standards. If you have experience in a similar role and keen to take on a new challenge, then please get in touch.

Ref: L6871

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Also, please note that we are only able to accept and respond to applications from candidates with eligibility to work in the UK and those who hold valid work visas.