Raw Materials Compliance Lead - Food Safety & QA

Reed Specialist Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Raw Materials Compliance Controller to ensure all raw materials meet food safety and legal standards. Candidates should have technical food industry experience, audit training, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. The role involves supplier management, quality standards definition, and ensuring compliance with customer codes of practice.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience in the technical food industry.
• Strong detail orientation and audit training.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier approval management system for raw materials.
• Liaise with suppliers for technical requirements.
• Conduct approvals including reviewing Self-Assessment Questionnaires.
• Define quality standards for raw materials.
• Map supply chains for materials.
• Collaborate with NPD and Purchasing towards compliance.
• Cover for Raw Material Technologist as needed.
• Participate in integrity team activities and audits.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Fluent in English

High attention to detail

Technical food industry experience

HACCP Level 2

Food Safety Level 2

Trained as an Internal Auditor

Warehouse Management Systems

Education

Higher education in Food Science

Job description

A leading recruitment firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Raw Materials Compliance Controller to ensure all raw materials meet food safety and legal standards. Candidates should have technical food industry experience, audit training, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. The role involves supplier management, quality standards definition, and ensuring compliance with customer codes of practice.