An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Raw Material Technologist to join the team at our Wembley site.
Job Purpose:
* The Raw Material Manager will report directly to the Technical Supply Chain Manager and, in their absence, to the Site Technical Controller.
* Collaborate closely with the Technical Supply Chain Manager to manage and update Katsouris Brothers' supplier approval systems, ensuring safety, legality, quality, and authenticity.
Main Duties:
* Conduct supplier approvals and risk assessments for all raw materials used by Katsouris Brothers Ltd.
* Ensure all supplier approvals and raw material specifications are accurate and current.
* Assist the Technical Supply Chain Manager with customer queries related to specifications and supplier assessments.
* Perform risk assessments for processing details of raw materials and communicate findings to relevant departments.
* Support the management of supplier approvals across all Katsouris sites.
* Maintain relevant documentation, such as the approved supplier list.
* Participate in preliminary approval of new or concept raw materials with NPD prior to use.
* Attend NPD feasibility meetings and contribute as part of the technical team.
* Coordinate with the Process & Specifications Manager to ensure accurate information transfer to customers and Cypressa specifications.
* Manage and update the raw material database, ensuring the approved supplier list is always current.
* Assist with supply chain traceability exercises and participate in customer, second-party, and third-party audits, including supplier audits when required.
Requirements, Experience, and Person Specification:
* Experience in FMCG manufacturing, preferably in the food industry.
* Experience with supplier approvals, risk assessments, and understanding specifications.
* Excellent literacy skills.
A full job description is available upon request.
Salary to be discussed at the interview stage.
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