Supplier Technical Manager
Job Description
Supplier Technical Manager - Veg & Salad
\nMonday - Friday
\nWe are looking for a passionate Supplier Technical Manager to help raise quality standards, strengthen supplier partnerships and support our clients' ambitious sustainability mission.
\nThe Opportunity
\nIf you enjoy building strong supplier relationships, love solving quality challenges and have a passion for fresh produce, this could be the perfect next step.
\nWorking alongside Buying, Sourcing, Operations and Quality teams, you'll become the technical expert supporting growers and suppliers to deliver exceptional quality, food safety and compliance across the supply chain.
\nFrom supplier audits and performance improvement to packaging innovation and sustainability initiatives, you'll play a key role in ensuring every product meets the highest standards.
\nWhat You'll Be Doing
\nBuilding trusted relationships with growers, suppliers and production partners.
\nDriving supplier performance through technical support and continuous improvement.
\nLeading supplier audits, technical assessments and approval programmes.
\nInvestigating quality issues and implementing effective corrective actions.
\nMonitoring supplier KPIs, quality trends and performance data.
\nSupporting sourcing decisions through technical expertise and product knowledge.
\nLeading technical input into product launches, supplier trials and innovation projects.
\nManaging supplier compliance, certification and technical documentation.
\nSupporting packaging improvements with sustainability and food safety in mind.
\nWhat We're Looking For
\nYou'll ideally have:
\nExperience within Fresh Produce.
\nA background in Supplier Technical, Technical Management, Quality or Supplier Quality.
\nStrong knowledge of BRCGS, HACCP and UK food safety legislation.
\nExperience conducting supplier audits and managing corrective actions.
\nKnowledge of schemes including GlobalG.A.P., Red Tractor, LEAF or similar.
\nStrong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into action.
\nExcellent communication and relationship-building skills.
\nExperience working closely with growers and supplier networks.
\nThis is more than just another technical role. You'll be joining one of the UK's most exciting purpose-led food businesses, helping tackle food waste while working with passionate people who genuinely care about sustainability, innovation and doing things differently.
\nYou'll have real influence over supplier performance, product quality and the future of a rapidly growing business that's making a positive impact every single day.
\nWhat's In It For You?
\nCompetitive salary
\nCompany Bonus Scheme
\nHybrid Working
\n25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
\n2 Paid Volunteering Days
\nAnnual Personal Development Budget
\nReady to Help Change the Food System?
\nIf you're passionate about fresh produce, supplier quality and sustainability, we'd love to hear from you.
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