Supply Chain Manager (Food Manufacturing)

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement organization in Biggleswade seeks an experienced professional to manage supplier quality and compliance within the food manufacturing sector. This role involves leading a small team and ensuring adherence to industry audit standards. Candidates should be degree qualified in Food Science or a related field, have auditing experience, and understand UK food retail standards. A competitive salary and excellent benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary

Life assurance cover (2 x salary)

6% pension contributions

25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Private medical cover

Monday to Friday shift (no evenings or weekends)

Qualifications

• Experience in managing quality and compliance in food manufacturing.
• Trained auditor comfortable leading audits.
• Good understanding of major UK food retailers and their technical standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier compliance to various audit standards.
• Lead a small team in supplier quality management.
• Occasional travel to company sites.

Skills

Supplier quality management

Audit compliance

Food safety standards

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Food Science or related

Job description

Are you experienced in managing quality and compliance for suppliers and vendors within a food manufacturing environment?

This global company are at the cutting edge of culinary creativity - and want you to be part of the team!

Leading a small team in supplier quality management, you will be responsible for managing supplier compliance to a variety of industry and customer audit standards.

You will primarily be based in Biggleswade but should be happy to travel on occasion to other company sites in Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. So, you must have a valid driving license and access to a vehicle.

What's in it for you?

• A competitive annual salary
• Life assurance cover (2 x salary)
• 6% pension contributions
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Private medical cover
• Monday to Friday day shift (no evenings or weekends!)

You will ideally be degree qualified (or equivalent) in Food Science, Food Technology, or other related subject, and be a trained auditor who is comfortable leading audits.

Also, have a good understanding of major UK food retailers and their various technical standards. Interested? Then apply today!