Supplier Assurance Manager

JR United Kingdom; Crawley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food production seeks a Supplier Assurance Manager passionate about ensuring the highest safety and quality standards. Responsibilities include leading supplier assurance and compliance strategies, fostering team development, and maintaining high operational standards. This role offers competitive pay and the chance to contribute to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Employer matched pension up to 5%

Health cash plan

Flexible benefits

Access to online GP

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Extensive auditing experience, ideally as a certified Lead Auditor.
• Strong technical background in FMCG and perishable foods.
• In-depth knowledge of HACCP and advanced hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of food safety and compliance strategy.
• Manage supplier assurance and specifications.
• Oversee compliance and drive improvements across the supply base.

Skills

Food safety

Auditing

Compliance

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

Degree in food technology or related discipline

Job description

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Client:

Natures Way Foods

Location:

crawley, west sussex, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Supplier Assurance Manager | Up to £50,000 base salary | Chichester

Are you passionate about food safety and driving high standards in supply chain compliance? At Natures Way Foods, we’re looking for a Supplier Assurance Manager to lead our supplier assurance and specifications team and ensure our products meet the highest safety and quality standards.

What you get from us

• Salary of £40,000 - £50,000 (dependent on experience)
• Employer matched pension up to 5%
• Health cash plan
• Flexible benefits including; Corporate gym discounts, shopping discounts, enhanced maternity & paternity policy and many more
• Access to online GP & life assurance

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the food safety and compliance strategy, ensuring consistently safe, legal, and high-quality products across the supply base
• Oversee all aspects of supplier assurance and specifications, including food safety, due diligence, legal compliance (e.g. pesticide MRL, raw micro), and ethical standards
• Manage the implementation and internal auditing of the NWF compliance standard across all sites, driving best practices and continuous improvement
• Build and lead a high-performing supplier assurance and specifications team, promoting cross-functional collaboration, succession planning, and a culture of excellence
• Monitor and manage supplier performance, including investigation of out-of-spec issues and communication of key food safety and compliance KPIs across the business
• Stay up to date with industry standards and legislative developments, ensuring timely communication and integration into company practices
• Deputise for the Head of Technical in customer meetings, third-party committees, and industry forums
• Foster strong working relationships with executive and senior management teams to ensure alignment on food safety and compliance priorities
• Ensure a safe working environment for the team through risk assessments, training, and ongoing performance management

You will have

• Extensive experience in auditing, ideally as a certified Lead Auditor, with a strong technical background in FMCG and perishable food products
• In-depth knowledge of food safety and pesticide legislation, HACCP, and advanced food hygiene standards
• Demonstrated success working with major retailers and foodservice customers across a range of food categories including fresh produce
• Solid understanding of multi-site operations and the ability to drive compliance and consistency across locations
• Strong people leadership and team development skills with proven experience managing high-performing teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills at all levels of the business
• A degree or equivalent in food technology or a related discipline is desirable

About us

Nature’s Way Foods is the leading manufacturer of prepared salads, coleslaw and “food-to-go” for supermarkets and retailers, and as such we work closely with farmers across Europe. But there’s lots more to us than the products we make.

Our culture is inclusive, and our people are diverse spanning 39 different languages. We operate four manufacturing facilities capable of producing over 326m units per year. It is an exciting time to join Nature’s Way Foods as we are growing rapidly and there are genuine opportunities to progress within the organisation.

Interested?

Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you.

At Nature's Way Food, we believe that diversity and inclusion are key to driving innovation and achieving excellence. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential. We are dedicated to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve and the world we live in.

Join us in our mission to create a more inclusive and fairer world. Together, we can become best at fresh.