Senior Raw Material Technologist

Focus Management Consultants; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Work cross-functionally to influence product quality

Supportive technical team with a collaborative culture

Job summary

A leading consultancy in food safety is seeking a technical expert to manage raw material controls and supplier compliance. The ideal candidate has experience in the food industry, strong technical skills, and is HACCP Level 3 certified. This role offers a competitive salary and the chance to influence product quality early in the food production process.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in food industry tech roles, ideally with raw materials or supplier assurance.
• HACCP Level 3 or above certification.
• Strong skills in Excel and specifications systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage raw material controls and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Liaise with suppliers for technical data and risk assessments.
• Maintain audit-ready raw material records.

Skills

Previous food industry technical experience (ideally in raw materials or supplier assurance)

HACCP Level 3 or above

Strong technical skills with Excel and specification systems

Confident communication with everyone from suppliers to site leadership

Ability to work in a team and independently

Job description

About the Role

You will work with a range of teams across technical NPD, Process, Quality and Buying teams to keep raw material controls watertight. You’ll manage and maintain up-to-date Insight specifications for all raw materials, ensure supplier approval is rock solid, and risk assess each material to meet food safety, customer and legal requirements.

You’ll liaise directly with suppliers to gather technical data, support site risk assessments, and make sure our raw material records are always audit-ready. Your work will underpin compliance with Quality Management Systems, GMP, HACCP, and customer-specific requirements – with your reports and KPIs giving the site a clear view of performance.

About You

You’re not just ticking boxes – you’re thinking ahead, spotting potential issues, and acting before they impact production. You’ll bring:

• Previous food industry technical experience (ideally in raw materials or supplier assurance)
• HACCP Level 3 or above
• Strong technical skills with Excel and specification systems
• Confident communication with everyone from suppliers to site leadership
• The ability to work both in a team and independently, with a flexible approach to changing priorities

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• The chance to work cross-functionally and influence product quality from day one
• A supportive technical team with a collaborative, improvement-focused culture

Ready to Own the First Step in Quality?

If you’re ready to make your mark at the very start of the food production process – where the raw materials meet the recipe – we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and bring your expertise to one of the most critical stages in the FMCG supply chain.

Ref DAC57399

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Production, Manufacturing, and Management

Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Beverage Manufacturing, and Dairy Product Manufacturing