Product Technologist

Sysco International; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early Access to Your Earnings

Flexible Time Off

Wellbeing & Health Support

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Sysco Perks Discounts

Sysco Product Discounts

Mortgage Advice

Family-Friendly Leave

Job summary

Sysco International is seeking a Product Technologist to support the European FSQA team in maintaining supplier and product information and ensuring compliance across European markets. The role involves working with EU FSQA Managers and suppliers to monitor certification status, conduct audits, and manage technical data with accuracy.

The position is hybrid with the Ashford office, requiring close collaboration across multiple countries and functions to deliver quality, safety and regulatory

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology or related discipline.
• Good understanding of food safety, QA and supplier compliance processes.
• Strong communication, organisation and data analysis skills.
• Proficiency in English; French is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support supplier management and product compliance across categories.
• Maintain supplier and product information and technical data.
• Monitor supplier certification status and conduct audits support.
• Assist with specification reviews, artwork approvals and pack copy.
• Provide technical support for supplier queries and investigations.

Skills

Food Safety

Supplier Management

Data Analysis

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Food Science / Food Technology degree

Tools

MS Excel

Databases

Job description

Sysco is currently recruiting for a Product Technologist to join the European Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) team on a permanent basis, reporting to the Senior EU HUB FSQA Technical Manager. This role will play a critical part in supporting supplier management, product compliance and due diligence activities across multiple product categories, helping to ensure products meet Sysco's quality, safety and regulatory standards across European markets.

As a Product Technologist, you will work closely with EU FSQA Managers, Category Managers and suppliers to support the maintenance of supplier and product information, ensuring compliance requirements are met and technical data is accurately maintained. You will play an important role in managing technical databases, monitoring supplier certification status and supporting the delivery of quality and food safety standards across the business.

Our role is offering hybrid working in our Ashford office, so you must be within a commutable distance to Ashford.

A key aspect of the role will involve supplier maintenance activities, including monitoring GFSI certification status, supplier audits, SEDEX membership and performance scorecards. You will work with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure information remains current and any compliance risks are identified and communicated appropriately.

You will also support product maintenance activities, including specification reviews, artwork approvals, product quality assessments and pack copy generation. Working alongside FSQA Managers, you will help ensure products remain compliant with company policies and regulatory requirements while supporting the efficient management of product lifecycles across a range of categories.

In addition, you will provide technical support for supplier queries, complaint investigations, specification audits and project activities. You will help maintain technical trackers, provide updates for technical meetings and support the progression of specifications and artwork through agreed processes. Acting as a first point of contact in some areas, you will work collaboratively with colleagues across multiple functions and markets to resolve issues and deliver business priorities.

We're looking for someone with a technical background within a food service, food manufacturing or fast-paced QA/QC environment, ideally supported by a degree in Food Science, Food Technology or a related discipline. You will have a good understanding of food safety, quality assurance and supplier compliance processes, together with the ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure.

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential, as you will collaborate with suppliers and colleagues across multiple countries and business functions. You will be highly organised, analytical and detail-oriented, with strong Microsoft Office skills and the ability to identify trends and opportunities through data review. Professional working proficiency in English is required, while knowledge of French would be advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic European FSQA team, supporting supplier compliance, product quality and continuous improvement while helping to deliver safe, high-quality products across the Sysco European business.

What you’ll get:

• Early Access to Your Earnings: Use our dedicated Wage Stream app to access your earned salary whenever you need it, helping you manage your finances with ease and confidence.
• Flexible Time Off: Take advantage of the option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Comprehensive Wellbeing & Health Support: Benefit from our Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential mental health support, 24/7 GP appointments, physiotherapy, flu vaccinations, eye tests and a wide range of health services for you and your family.
• Competitive Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our robust pension plan designed to help you plan long term.
• Life Assurance: Peace of mind with life assurance coverage designed to protect you and your loved ones.
• Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy access to Sysco Perks, where you’ll find discounts on everything from gym memberships to your weekly grocery shop.
• Special Sysco Product Discounts: Get the chance to purchase our food products at significantly reduced prices.
• Free Mortgage Advice: Navigate the property market with confidence thanks to complimentary expert mortgage guidance.
• Enhanced Family-Friendly Leave: Our policies support you through important life moments, offering greater flexibility and care for you and your family.

Additional Information

At Sysco International everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Sysco International and we recognise that Sysco International can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.