Job Description
Job Title: Supplier Technical Manager
Location: Cleeve Road, Evesham
Job Type: Permanent
Reporting into: Technical Director
Salary: £44,290k
Hours: Monday-Friday 8-4 or 9-5
Main purpose of the role:
The Supplier Technical Manager is responsible for the development and maintenance of all processes and procedures in relation to the technical approval and monitoring of suppliers and raw materials (fresh produce, ingredients, and packaging).
Job Responsibilities:
1. Management of supplier approval and onboarding process for new raw materials and suppliers
2. Review and maintenance of due diligence documentation in line with industry and customer requirements i.e. specifications, quality attribute sheets, certifications.
3. Tracking supplier performance to enable data driven decision making when buying
4. Maintaining the approved supplier list
5. Creating and approving raw material specifications
6. Ensuring surveillance schedules are maintained e.g. raw material testing, supplier traceability exercises
7. Conducting horizon scanning to assess potential risks within the supply base
8. Ensuring raw material and vulnerability risk assessments are conducted, maintained and...