We continue to partner with a leading multi‑site food manufacturer that supplies a range of products to food service outlets, retailers, and B2B across the UK. They are looking to appoint a Supplier Assurance Manager to their team at the site in Bedfordshire.
On offer
* Salary is £40,000 - £45,000
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Company pension
* Private healthcare
The role
As a Supplier Assurance Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring that all raw materials and ingredients consistently meet rigorous quality, safety, and regulatory standards. You will collaborate closely with Procurement, R&D, and Quality teams, acting as a vital technical link between the business and its global network of suppliers.
Key responsibilities
* Managing the approval, onboarding, and ongoing evaluation of raw material suppliers, leading audits, and maintaining compliance with standards.
* Ensuring supplier documentation is always audit‑ready, acting as the quality lead during inspections.
* Overseeing risk management related to supplier and raw material performance.
* Monitoring regulatory developments, driving continuous improvement, and resolving supplier‑related incidents.
* Supporting and developing the raw material technologist, promoting best practices, and contributing to a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
* Aligning supplier documentation and quality systems with group‑wide harmonisation efforts.
Candidate requirements
* A degree in Food Science or a related field.
* A minimum of 3 years of experience working in a similar position (Supplier assurance, Food safety lead, or Quality Supervisor position) within food manufacturing.
* A lead auditor qualification.
* Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work confidently and efficiently in a fast‑paced environment.
* Excellent communication skills.
If you have the relevant experience for this position and are on the market for a new challenge, please apply to this position or reach out to me for more information.
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