Supplier Technologist

Jelly Technical; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing recruitment agency is seeking a Supplier Technologist for a hybrid role near Bath. The successful candidate will act as a key liaison between the business and suppliers, ensuring compliance with food safety legislation and managing specifications. Ideal applicants will have experience in food manufacturing, relevant educational qualifications, and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £40,000 along with a robust benefits package including a bonus scheme and flexible working options.

Benefits

Bonus Scheme

Option to purchase additional annual leave days

Life assurance

Perkbox and retail discounts

Qualifications

• Experienced in a technical role within food manufacturing focused on product specifications & supplier approval.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Experience across chilled, ambient, or short shelf-life products would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier approval processes and maintain the approved supplier list.
• Review and approve raw material and packaging specifications.
• Conduct supplier risk assessments and support traceability processes.
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve technical queries and performance issues.
• Support supplier audits and review supplier documentation.

Skills

Food safety legislation

Supplier assurance

Specifications management

Strong communication

Education

Degree in Food Science or Food Technology

Job description

Overview

Supplier Technologist

Salary: Up to £40,000

Location: Near Bath

Schedule: Monday to Friday - Days

Jelly Technical is recruiting on behalf of a well established food manufacturer near Bath for an experienced Supplier Technologist to support the Technical Team, acting as the key link between the business and its suppliers. This is a hybrid role offering flexibility alongside hands on technical involvement within a fast paced food manufacturing environment.

The role offers a competitive benefits package and the opportunity to work with a collaborative and commercially focused technical team within a high standard food production operation.

Bonus Scheme

Option to purchase additional annual leave days

Life assurance

Perkbox and retail discounts

As a Supplier Technologist your key responsibilities will include:

Responsibilities

• Managing supplier approval processes and maintaining the approved supplier list.
• Reviewing and approving raw material and packaging specifications.
• Ensuring suppliers meet food safety, quality, legality and customer requirements.
• Conducting supplier risk assessments and supporting vulnerability & traceability processes.
• Liaising with suppliers to resolve technical queries, non-conformance and performance issues.
• Supporting supplier audits and reviewing supplier documentation (HACCP, TACCP, VACCP, certifications).
• Working cross-functionally with NPD, Technical and Procurement teams on new raw material launches.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.

What You'll Bring

• Experienced in a technical role within food manufacturing: with a focus on product specifications & supplier approval.
• Ideally degree educated in a relevant subject such as Food Science or Food Technology.
• Strong understanding of food safety legislation, supplier assurance, and retailer/customer standards.
• Experience managing specifications and supplier documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Confident communicator with a practical, solutions-focused approach.
• Experience across chilled, ambient, or short shelf-life products would be advantageous.
• A willingness to travel as the role will include occasional supplier visits.
• UK driving licence and valid passport.

Apply TODAY to express an interest. A member of the Jelly Technical team will endeavour to contact all suitable applicants within 72 hours