Supplier Approval Manager

About Us

Cranswick PLC is one of the UK’s leading food manufacturers, renowned for crafting exceptional Continental specialities that delight of customers every day. Our passion for authentic flavours and uncompromising quality has made us the trusted partner of the nation’s top retailers.

At Cranswick, we don’t just make food—we celebrate it. From succulent olives and vibrant antipasti to premium continental charcuterie and perfectly cooked meats like corned beef, every product reflects our dedication to excellence and creativity.

We’re committed to nurturing talent and fostering an inclusive, dynamic workplace where ambitious professionals can thrive, grow, and make a real impact. Join us and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of food.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Supplier Approval Manager to join our Customer Technical team. This role will be responsible for working closely with the technical accounts team in managing and keeping up to date Continental Fine Foods supplier approval systems for safety, legality, quality and authenticity.

This role is an onsite role working at our Manufacturing site in Bury, Greater Manchester.

Company Values

We built our business on an unwavering commitment to quality, efficiency and innovation which is embedded in our culture. This is delivered by our hard-working, talented teams who continually drive the business forward.

Key Duties

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• Completing supplier approvals and risk assessments for all raw materials used by Continental Fine Foods are kept up to date.
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• Ensure all supplier approvals are correct and up to date.
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• Ensure all raw material specifications are kept up to date.
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• Dealing with any customer queries regarding raw material specifications and/or supplier assessment forms.
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• Working with the commercial team to ensure customer / supplier details are managed and supplied as needed.
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• Working with the Compliance Manager to maintain and update the relevant procedures related to managing the Raw Material Supply base.
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• Being an active part of the HACCP team.
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• Risk-assess processing details for all raw materials; complete the risk assessment and communicate to relevant departments.
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• Draw up and manage an audit schedule for raw material suppliers.
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• Assist the Head of Technical in ensuring the audit schedule is met by carrying out supplier audits as needed.
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• Where needed attend customer audits and any supplier follow-up audits.
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• Carry out preliminary approval of new / concept raw material with NPD prior use.
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• Attend all NPD feasibility meetings and actively participate as part of the technical team.
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• Manage customer alerts and communicate to relevant departments / supply chain.
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• Work closely with the technical account team to ensure correct information is transferred to customer specifications.
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• Manage the system for supply chain traceability exercises.
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• Support the Head of Technical to manage the agents requirement to meet customer expectations
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• Be involved in customer, second- and third-party audits
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Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunities employer. At Cranswick we know that diverse teams are more likely to have greater innovation, creativity and understand of our customer needs. These are many of the things we are passionate about.

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