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Dungannon, Northern Ireland
Supplier Approval Technologist
Dungannon, Northern Ireland
£30,000 - £35,000
Overall Purpose of the Role
We are currently partnering with a leading Food Manufacturing business in Dungannon who are actively hiring for a Supplier Approval Technologist to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates with a degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related discipline to start their career in the food manufacturing sector. As a Supplier Approval Technologist, you will play a key role in ensuring the safety, quality, and compliance of all raw materials, ingredients, and packaging used in production. You will join a supportive technical team and gain hands-on experience in supplier management, food safety systems, and regulatory compliance within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the end-to-end supplier approval process for ingredients, raw materials, packaging, and service providers.
* Carry out food safety and vulnerability risk assessments for all raw materials, ingredients, and packaging.
* Complete and maintain internal specifications for raw materials, ingredients, and packaging.
* Review and validate supplier documentation, including specifications, HACCP plans, third-party audit reports (e.g., BRC, ISO, GFSI), allergen management procedures, and certificates of analysis.
* Maintain and update the Approved Supplier List (ASL), ensuring all documentation is current, traceable, and audit-ready.
* Work closely with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure timely and compliant onboarding of new suppliers.
* Support external and internal audits, as well as customer visits, by providing accurate supplier-related documentation.
* Investigate supplier non-conformances and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
* Monitor industry developments, emerging food safety risks, and regulatory changes relevant to sourcing.
* Collaborate with NPD and technical teams on supplier selection for new product development.
* Ensure compliance with customer codes of practice for supplier approval.
* Complete customer questionnaires and other supplier-related documentation.
Essential Criteria
* Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a closely related discipline.
* Strong understanding of food safety, HACCP, and VACCP/TACCP principles.
* Previous experience in a technical or QA role within food manufacturing.
* Excellent attention to detail with strong documentation management skills.
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality management systems.
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