We’re looking for a Technical Manager to join our Paper and Home Essentials team within the Product Quality function. Sitting within our Tesco Household team, this role covers a diverse product range. As the guardian of our quality and safety standards, you’ll ensure products are safe, legal and responsibly sourced through proactive supplier and supply chain management. Risk assessing my products to be safe, legal, responsibly sourced and meet the Tesco rules & policies. Managing and delivering the technical aspects of the product development critical path. Managing the delivery of our responsible sourcing agenda across my supply base. Managing my products to always be great quality through on-going monitoring and improvements. Managing risk in our supply chains, from source, ingredients and raw materials, processing, manufacturing and Tesco routes to market. (safety, business & reputational risks). Playing an active role in the supplier strategy for my area, ensuring we use the best suppliers & sources. Driving & developing supplier capability through collaborative engagement, setting clear goals and measuring progress. I do this by having Joint Quality Plans (JQPs) in place with all relevant suppliers. I challenge myself to learn new skills and keep abreast of the latest thinking in my industry to help drive innovation. Developing and coaching my direct reports and supporting them to be their best. Following our Business Code of Conduct, acting with integrity and due diligence. I speak up if something isn't right. Supplier & stakeholder management, with strong communication and influencing skills. Project, critical path and risk management across complex supply chains. End‑to‑end supply chain and manufacturing knowledge. Strong data analysis and decision‑making. Product and industry expertise (food or non‑food) to deliver safe, legal and responsibly sourced products. Relevant experience and qualifications. People management experience (where applicable). Strong IT skills and attention to detail.