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Reporting to and supporting the Supplier Technical Manager, you will help to ensure that foods, consumables and items for use in the factory meet our high standards. You will monitor goods delivered from approved suppliers and against agreed specifications to meet the requirements of legislation, 3rd party standards, customers and the business. Support will be provided to maintain, deliver and develop related procedures, systems and supplier audits to ensure compliance with business and standards such as those required by the British Retail Consortium Group. This role is based in our Trowbridge Head Office and will require some travel to UK and European suppliers, potentially with travel further afield. Therefore, a UK driving licence and valid passport are required to facilitate this. This role is working 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday.
Job Responsibility:
Gathering supplier information to support risk assessment findings
Review and final stakeholder approval of raw material specifications against supplier approval documentation
Liaising with suppliers to ensure technical requirements such as CoA’s and positive release are agreed and in place
Maintenance and update of databases, compliance declarations and risk assessments concerning the technical management of approx. 400 suppliers
Supporting the Supplier Technical Manager in completing desk top and on site supplier approval and monitoring audits
Provide support to resolve supplier related non-conformances and complaints
Support the continuous improvement and development of all processes and procedures in relation to the technical approval of suppliers and materials to deliver a benchmark supplier assurance quality management system
Behaving in a manner that prevents risk of injury or illness to self or others
Requirements:
Working knowledge of food safety and quality requirements
Competent use of Microsoft Office applications (including Word and Excel)
Numerate with good written English
Ability to form good working relationships with external suppliers
Excellent communication skills
Excellent attention to detail
Able to work on own initiative
Excellent time management skills
Driving licence
Adaptable
Methodical approach
Valid passport and wiling to travel
Nice to have:
Experience in approving food product specifications, supplier approval questionnaires
Food Technology/Safety Degree or similar
Quality Assurance or Food Technology background
Lead Auditor qualification
Experience using supplier management software
What we offer:
Competitive salary – accredited Living Wage employer
25 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays
Option to purchase up to 5 additional days holiday per year
Discretionary annual bonus scheme
Pension scheme - employer matched contributions up to 4%
Life assurance scheme worth at least 1x annual salary
Subsidised canteen
Free parking
Free turkey or voucher at Christmas
Access to employee benefits including Perkbox with salary sacrifice options and retail discounts