Supplier and Raw Materials Technologist
Core
Manage supplier relationships and raw material quality, safety, and ethical compliance for a food manufacturing business.
Role type
Supplier and Raw Materials Technologist
Builds
Approved supplier lists, risk assessments, traceability records, and compliance documentation
Domain
Food manufacturing / Supply chain management
Required skills
Supplier management, risk assessment, audit execution, HACCP Level 3, BRC compliance, traceability management, specification development
Preferred skills
Food industry experience, relationship building, presentation skills, driving continuous improvement
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 supplier issues.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on specialist
