Job Title: Raw Material Technologist Location: Evesham
Job Type: Permanent
Reporting into: Senior Supplier Technical Manager
Salary: £35-40k
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Main purpose of the role:
To support the technical approval, monitoring, and ongoing compliance of raw materials, primarily ingredients and packaging, with occasional involvement in fresh produce.
The role will develop technical competence, supplier-facing experience and commercial understanding, with progression toward a future management role.
Job Responsibilities:
Support the supplier approval and onboarding process for new raw materials and suppliers
Maintain and review due diligence documentation in line with customer and industry requirements (e.g. specifications, certificates, quality attribute sheets)
Assist with creating, updating and maintaining raw material specifications
Support the maintenance of the approved supplier list
Assist with supplier performance monitoring and basic data analysis
Support raw material surveillance activities (e.g. testing schedules, traceability exercises)
Assist in maintaining raw material risk assessments and vulnerability assessments
Support horizon scanning activities by gathering information on emerging supplier or raw material risks
Record supplier non-conformances and support investigations
Track corrective actions and follow up with suppliers
Review finished product artwork for accuracy, ensuring packaging due diligence and specification documents are maintained.
Update and maintain customer and supplier monitoring platforms (e.g.
Authenticate, Food Expert, Sedex etc.)
Support internal audits and preparation for external audits and customer visits
Assist with supplier visits and audits alongside senior team members
Help generate reports and KPIs to support technical decision making Job requirements:
Skills & Experience required to do this role
Experience in a food manufacturing or supply chain environment (placement or graduate experience acceptable)
Strong attention to detail and organised approach to work
Good communication skills with confidence to engage suppliers and internal teams
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with the ability to learn and navigate new systems
Willingness to learn, develop and take on increasing responsibility
Auditing experience or interest in developing audit skills
Qualifications:
Food Science degree (or equivalent industry experience)
HACCP Level 3
Food Safety Level 3
Company Benefits:
25 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays
Company pension contributions 5%
Health Cash Plan Westfield Health
Life assurance up to 4x annual salary
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