Raw Materials Technologist

Silven Recruitment Ltd; Yorkshire, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Supportive team

Job summary

Silven Recruitment Ltd is seeking a hands-on Raw Materials Manager for a busy production site in the food sector. You will link suppliers, planning and procurement, driving on-time delivery and quality while developing supplier relationships and maintaining cost awareness.

You’ll lead with a people-first approach, stay organised under pressure, and keep the site informed to ensure smooth, efficient operations. Training and development are highlighted by the business as valued support.

Qualifications

• Experience in raw materials, stock, or supply within food manufacturing (meat a plus).
• A genuine people-first approach — with suppliers and colleagues alike.
• Strong organisation and a calm head when problems land.
• Good commercial awareness around cost, quality, and availability.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with suppliers to ensure raw materials consistently arrive within spec.
• Manage rejections and refunds quickly and fairly when product falls short — for example, foreign body issues like blue plastic.
• Build strong, lasting supplier relationships so they value dealing with the site.
• Stay organised and responsive, so issues are flagged and resolved fast.
• Keep the planning and procurement teams informed so the whole site runs smoothly.

Skills

Raw materials management

Supplier relationships

Stock control

Procurement coordination

Organisational skills

Job description

A well-established food manufacturer is looking for a Raw Materials Manager to take ownership of incoming supply on a busy production site.

This is a hands-on role, but it’s as much about people as it is about product. You’ll be the key link between suppliers, planning, and procurement — and the business puts real investment behind its people, with training, development, and a culture where staff are genuinely supported.

What you’ll do:

• Work closely with suppliers to ensure raw materials consistently arrive within spec
• Manage rejections and refunds quickly and fairly when product falls short — for example, foreign body issues like blue plastic
• Build strong, lasting supplier relationships so they value dealing with the site
• Stay organised and responsive, so issues are flagged and resolved fast
• Keep the planning and procurement teams informed so the whole site runs smoothly

What you’ll bring:

• Experience in raw materials, stock, or supply within food manufacturing (meat a plus)
• A genuine people-first approach — with suppliers and colleagues alike
• Strong organisation and a calm head when problems land
• Good commercial awareness around cost, quality, and availability

Why apply:

You’ll join a site that values relationships as much as results, backed by a business that invests in its people and gives you room to grow. £37,500, a supportive team, and a role where what you do genuinely matters.