Supplier Assurance Manager - Food Manufacturing

Hireful Agency; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Biggleswade is seeking a Supplier Risk Management Lead to oversee supplier approvals, audits, and performance improvements. This role requires a strong background in food safety and compliance, along with excellent relationship management skills. Competitive salary and benefits, including 25 days holiday and pension plan, are offered.

Benefits

25 days holiday

6% pension

Qualifications

• Strong background in food safety, supplier quality, or compliance within food or ingredient manufacturing.
• Highly organised with commercial awareness.
• Confident in engaging with suppliers at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier approval, onboarding, and performance in line with GFSI standards.
• Lead supplier risk assessments and coordinate audits.
• Track supplier KPIs and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Supplier quality management

Food safety compliance

Relationship management

Risk assessment

Education

Lead Auditor qualification

Job description

Join this leading food manufacturer in a pivotal role overseeing supplier risk management, auditing, and performance improvement across a diverse, high-spec ingredients supply base.

This role bridges Procurement, Technical Services, and Regulatory functions, ensuring every supplier consistently meets the highest standards of food safety, quality, and compliance.

It’s ideal for someone who enjoys variety and influence - combining technical expertise with strong relationship management skills.

The role is based in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire - easily commutable from Cambridge, Bedford, Huntingdon, Milton Keynes, Letchworth, etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage supplier approval, onboarding, and performance in line with GFSI and customer standards.
• Lead supplier risk assessments and coordinate on-site and remote audits.
• Track supplier KPIs and drive continuous improvement across the supply base.
• Act as technical lead during customer and third-party audits.
• Partner with Procurement and R&D to support innovation and problem-solving through supplier collaboration.
• Lead and develop a small team of Raw Material Technologists.

A competitive salary is on offer for this role, alongside benefits that include 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and 6% pension.

About You

You’ll have a strong background in food safety, supplier quality, or compliance within food or ingredient manufacturing, ideally supported by a Lead Auditor qualification.

You’re highly organised, commercially aware, and confident engaging with suppliers at all levels.

If you’re ready for a role that combines technical challenge with strategic impact, where your work directly supports product quality, safety, and customer trust, then apply today.