Supplier Approval Technologist Dungannon £30-35K This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates with a degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related discipline to begin their career in the food manufacturing industry. As a Supplier Approval Technologist, you will play a vital role in ensuring the quality, safety, and compliance of all raw materials, ingredients and packaging used in our products. Youll be part of a supportive technical team, gaining hands-on experience with supplier management, food safety systems, and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The Role: Lead and manage the end-to-end supplier approval process for ingredients, raw materials, and packaging Lead and manage supplier of services approvals Completing food safety risk assessments and vulnerability assessments for all raw materials, ingredients and packaging. Completion of internal raw material, ingredient and packaging specifications. Review and validate supplier documentation, including specifications, HACCP plans, third- party audits (e.g., BRC, ISO, GFSI), allergen control procedures, and certificates of analysis. Maintain and update the Approved Supplier List (ASL) and ensure traceability and compliance documentation is current and audit ready. Liaise with procurement and supply chain teams to onboard new suppliers in a timely and compliant manner. Support site audits and customer visits by providing supplier-related documentation and technical information. Investigate supplier non-conformances and coordinate corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs). Monitor industry trends, food safety risks, and regulatory changes impacting any sourcing onsite. Collaborate with NPD and technical teams during supplier selection for new product development. Understand customer codes of practice for supplier approval & managing compliance of these standards. Completing customer questionnaires. Criteria: Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field. Strong understanding of food safety, HACCP, VACCP/TACCP For more information regarding the Supplier Approval Technologist role, please contact Karen Nicholson at NI Resourcing on, or send your CV through the APPLY NOW link