Overview
Supplier Approval Technologist – Dungannon – £30-35K
This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates with a degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related discipline to begin their career in the food manufacturing industry. As a Supplier Approval Technologist, you will play a vital role in ensuring the quality, safety, and compliance of all raw materials, ingredients and packaging used in our products. You’ll be part of a supportive technical team, gaining hands-on experience with supplier management, food safety systems, and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the end-to-end supplier approval process for ingredients, raw materials, and packaging.
* Lead and manage supplier of services approvals.
* Complete food safety risk assessments and vulnerability assessments for all raw materials, ingredients and packaging.
* Complete internal raw material, ingredient and packaging specifications.
* Review and validate supplier documentation, including specifications, HACCP plans, third-party audits (e.g., BRC, ISO, GFSI), allergen control procedures, and certificates of analysis.
* Maintain and update the Approved Supplier List (ASL) and ensure traceability and compliance documentation is current and audit ready.
* Liaise with procurement and supply chain teams to onboard new suppliers in a timely and compliant manner.
* Support site audits and customer visits by providing supplier-related documentation and technical information.
* Investigate supplier non-conformances and coordinate corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
* Monitor industry trends, food safety risks, and regulatory changes impacting sourcing onsite.
* Collaborate with NPD and technical teams during supplier selection for new product development.
* Understand customer codes of practice for supplier approval and managing compliance of these standards.
* Complete customer questionnaires.
Qualifications
* Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field.
* Strong understanding of food safety, HACCP, VACCP/TACCP.
For more information regarding the Supplier Approval Technologist role, please contact Karen Nicholson at NI Resourcing, on, or send your CV through the APPLY NOW link.
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