Overview
Given the need for regular travel across the supply base and stores, applicants must hold a full driving licence, passport, and have access to their own vehicle.
Responsibilities
* Risk assess, maintain and implement a UK residue testing schedule.
* Regularly review label confirmations, ensuring all Retail requirements are met.
* Ensure that all company due diligence requirements are in place.
* Maintain supplier approvals and implement regular due diligence for suppliers, sites and specifications using internal and external platforms.
* Serve as the Category technical representative for site audits and support any traceability challenges. Ensure full closure of non-conformities and corrective actions are in place.
* Manage any specification amendments, publishing to all stakeholders. Compile various data reports as requested.
* Manage benchmarking sessions, including competitor shopping as required, and report results back to key stakeholders.
* Provide a weekly CPMU business update.
* Feed back to suppliers on technical / quality performance.
* Weekly crop reports and data will be collated and published to key stakeholders.
* Monitor and record any supplier responses to inbound reds and ensure all rejections are recorded in line with company policies.
* Provide updated and relevant category information for supplier reviews.
* Maintain strong working relationships with internal colleagues, Asda and 3rd‑party suppliers.
* Raise purchase orders and receive invoices as required.
* Manage and communicate government (HSE, APHA etc.) correspondence to key stakeholders.
Qualifications
* Relevant qualifications in agriculture, food or science.
* Relevant experience in fresh produce or experience in retail technical roles.
* Relevant experience / qualifications in sensory evaluation.
* Logical, evidence‑led thinking and data analysis.
* Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint & Word).
* Ability to problem‑solve with full confidence in decision making.
* Strong analysis, judgement and concise report writing skills.
* Spanish speaking ability would be an advantage.
Benefits
* Competitive salary.
* Commercial benefits: 15% Asda in‑store discount.
* Paid annual leave allowance – varies depending on shift pattern.
* Enhanced pension scheme.
* Life assurance – all colleagues benefit from life assurance of 4 × their annual base salary.
* Help@hand – free direct access to health and wellbeing support, including unlimited video consultations with a UK‑based GP 24/7, physiotherapy and mental health support.
* Grocery Aid support services.
* Electric vehicle scheme.
* Asda Mobile discount – 30% off a wide range of Asda Mobile bundles and add‑ons for colleagues and a family member.
* Discounted health assessments – exclusive negotiated rates on self‑pay BUPA Health Assessments for you and household members.
* Asda Pet Insurance discount – up to 10% discount.
* MAB (Mortgage Advice Bureau) – fee‑free, no‑obligation mortgage and protection advice.
* Exclusive exchange rates via Asda Money.
* Ride‑to‑work scheme – savings on bikes, clothing and equipment.
* Care Concierge – support resource.
* Other benefits may include private healthcare, car allowances and long‑term incentive schemes.
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