Contract until December 2025 (Covering Maternity) Responsibilities: • Update and maintain detailed product specifications to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements, customer expectations, and internal standards. • Ensure all product specifications are supported by validated claims such as nutritional, health, provenance, allergen claims, RSPO, etc. • Manage internal specification databases to ensure all information is accurate, current, and accessible to relevant stakeholders. • Validate product labels to ensure they accurately reflect specifications and comply with labelling regulations and legal requirements, working alongside the warehouse team to ensure proper implementation and adherence. • Ensure all product information complies with current food safety standards, labelling regulations, and legal requirements. • Monitor food safety alerts, conduct horizon scanning, and take necessary corrective actions. • Stay informed on changes in food legislation and proactively adjust specifications and processes to maintain compliance. • Support internal and external audits by ensuring product information and documentation are audit-ready and compliant. • Flag audit requirements and concerns to the Technical & Quality Manager, ensuring supplier compliance. • Liaise with suppliers to obtain accurate product information, certifications, and compliance documentation. • Approve new suppliers, maintain supplier risk assessments, and manage supplier-related documents and lab results. • Provide technical support to customers regarding product specifications, allergens, and compliance issues