Supplier Quality & Compliance Leader - Fresh Produce

Vitacress Limited; Andover; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Eligibility for incentive scheme

Job summary

Vitacress Limited is seeking a Supplier Technical Manager in St Mary Bourne, near Andover. In this role, you will act as the key technical link between growers, suppliers, and customers, ensuring compliance and quality across the supply chain.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in supplier assurance and quality compliance. Competitive salary with an incentive scheme and benefits such as a company pension and private medical insurance are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supplier assurance, auditing, quality and compliance within fresh produce or agri-food supply chains.
• Strong knowledge of BRCGS, Red Tractor, Global GAP, LEAF and ethical compliance standards.
• Solid understanding of farm risk assessments and ideally HACCP Level 3 certification.

Responsibilities

• Support and advise farms and suppliers on food safety and due diligence.
• Manage supplier audits and compliance documentation.
• Produce weekly crop quality reports and monitor supplier performance.

Skills

Supplier assurance

Auditing

Quality and compliance

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in Food Science, Agri-Food or relevant area

Qualification in BASIS and/or FACTS

Job description

Vitacress Limited is seeking a Supplier Technical Manager in St Mary Bourne, near Andover. In this role, you will act as the key technical link between growers, suppliers, and customers, ensuring compliance and quality across the supply chain.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in supplier assurance and quality compliance. Competitive salary with an incentive scheme and benefits such as a company pension and private medical insurance are offered.