Supplier & Raw Materials Technologist (Hybrid, York)

Valeo Foods; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Death in service

Cycle to work scheme

Canteen

And plenty more!!

Job summary

Valeo Foods UK is seeking a Supplier & Raw Materials Technologist to join our York site, with hybrid working and three days on local site per week. You’ll ensure raw materials meet rigorous quality, safety and ethical standards, collaborating with Procurement, Technical and Quality teams across the business.

You’ll build strong supplier relationships, lead risk assessments, and drive continuous improvement in supplier performance while supporting audits and certifications.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in the food industry or a similar environment.
• HACCP Level 3 qualification, plus hands-on experience with BRC compliance and audits.
• Proven experience conducting supplier audits, risk assessments, and driving supplier performance.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to build trust and influence both internally and externally.
• A proactive, practical, and solution-driven mindset, with the confidence to tackle supplier quality issues and deliver continuous improvement.
• A degree (or equivalent) in Food Science or a related discipline would be desirable.
• A full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Build strong, proactive relationships with suppliers.
• Lead ingredient and raw material risk assessments to meet standards and third‑party certification requirements.
• Oversee raw material traceability and mass balance across the supply base.
• Ensure supplier compliance with HACCP, BRC, and other food safety standards.
• Carry out supplier audits in line with the risk-based audit schedule.
• Review, maintain, and improve raw material specifications to meet customer and industry requirements.
• Support site Technical and Quality teams with supplier-related issues, non-conformances, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Work with HR to identify and manage risks related to supplier ethical compliance

Skills

Supplier management

Raw materials

Food safety

Ethical sourcing

Quality assurance

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Food Science or related field

Job description

Valeo Foods UK is seeking a Supplier & Raw Materials Technologist to join our York site, with hybrid working and three days on local site per week. You’ll ensure raw materials meet rigorous quality, safety and ethical standards, collaborating with Procurement, Technical and Quality teams across the business.

You’ll build strong supplier relationships, lead risk assessments, and drive continuous improvement in supplier performance while supporting audits and certifications.