Supplier and Raw Materials Technologist
Core
Managing supplier relationships and raw material quality, safety, and ethical compliance for food production sites.
Role type
Supplier and Raw Materials Technologist
Builds
Food products (chips, sauces, sweets) for retail and private label customers
Domain
Food manufacturing and supply chain management
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Supplier management, risk assessment, audit execution, HACCP Level 3, BRC compliance, traceability management, specification development
Preferred skills
Food industry experience, stakeholder influence, continuous improvement mindset
Technologies
SEDEX, HACCP, BRC
Responsibilities
Build proactive relationships with suppliers; lead ingredient and raw material risk assessments; ensure supplier compliance with ethical frameworks and food safety standards; conduct supplier audits; maintain approved supplier lists and raw material specifications; oversee traceability and mass balance; support technical and quality teams with non-conformance resolution.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on specialist
