Supplier Assurance and Raw Materials Specification Technologist

ZipRecruiter; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A company specializing in supplier assurance is seeking a Supplier Assurance and Raw Material Specification Technologist to join their office-based team in Nottingham. This role ensures suppliers and materials meet technical and legal standards. Candidates should have food industry experience, knowledge of labelling regulations, and certifications in HACCP and Food Safety. The position offers competitive salary within a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Opportunities for growth in a fast-paced environment

Involvement in various technical projects

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months experience in the food industry, preferably within food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of food and drink labelling regulations.
• Proactive, independent work ethic, with effective collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
• Collaborate with customer technical contacts.
• Support cross-functional teams in sourcing raw materials.

Skills

Food industry experience

Knowledge of labelling regulations

Certifications in HACCP and Food Safety Level 3

Familiarity with TACCP/VACCP systems

Proficiency in IT software

Communication and organisational skills

Attention to detail

Flexible and adaptable

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Job Description

Supplier Assurance and Raw Material Specification Technologist

Salary: Up to £32,000

Location: Nottingham (Office-based, not hybrid)

Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking a Supplier Assurance and Raw Material Specification Technologist to join our dynamic Technical team. This role is crucial for ensuring that all approved suppliers and raw materials meet stringent technical, legal, and customer standards. Ideal candidates will possess a blend of technical expertise, exceptional interpersonal skills, and meticulous attention to detail.

Day-to-day responsibilities:

1. Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, managing risk assessments for both suppliers and raw materials.
2. Collaborate with customer technical contacts to bolster confidence in our supply chain controls.
3. Work closely with HR to assess any risks to supplier or customer ethical compliance.
4. Support cross-functional teams, including technical, procurement, and new product development (NPD), in sourcing and supplying raw materials, both samples and bulk.
5. Assist in maintaining and updating the approved supplier list, ensuring current due diligence documentation and accuracy of the raw material product list and risk assessments.
6. Manage vulnerability assessments, address raw material queries, and utilise industry software like Horizon Scanning.
7. Support technical and site teams during audits and customer visits.
8. Engage in other technical project work as needed, reflecting the evolving nature of the role and industry expectations.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 12 months experience in the food industry, preferably within food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of food and drink labelling regulations; formal training is beneficial but not essential.
• Certifications in HACCP and Food Safety Level 3.
• Familiarity with TACCP/VACCP systems.
• Proficiency in IT software including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, capable of managing multiple tasks with conflicting priorities to meet deadlines.
• Proactive, independent work ethic, with effective collaboration when needed.
• Strong attention to detail with a "Right First Time" approach.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing regulatory and operational needs.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunities to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
• Involvement in various technical projects for broad exposure and growth.
• Core working hours from 0900 to 1700, based in our office.

To apply, submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in this role.

Please note: Only candidates eligible to work in the UK will be considered.