Supplier Quality and Compliance Technologist

Job Title: Supplier Quality and Compliance Technologist

Location: Stratford upon Avon, UK

Salary: £40k (Depends on Experience)

Working Hours: 7am to 4pm

Fixed Shifts: 5 shifts of 9 hours across 7 days (Sunday to Thursday or Tuesday to Saturday)

About the Company:

Our client is a well-established, family-owned business specialising in the production, packing, and marketing of exotic fruits and premium vegetables. With over 50 years of experience, company developed a unique infrastructure that supports a seamless supply chain from farm to shelf. They pride themselves on their strong partnerships with producers worldwide, delivering high-quality, high-volume fresh produce to UK Retail customers all year round.

About the Role:

A new opportunity has become available for an experienced Technical Compliance Technologist to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing product safety, quality, and compliance across a diverse range of fresh produce. You will play a key part in overseeing supplier management, ensuring all products meet strict food safety, ethical, and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supplier Management: Oversee the approval and ongoing performance of suppliers, ensuring adherence to food safety, ethical practices, and regulatory standards.
• Auditing and Compliance: Conduct audits of suppliers to verify compliance with company and industry standards, and manage corrective actions as needed.
• Product Safety and Quality: Ensure that all products meet stringent safety and quality requirements, driving continuous improvement in product standards.
• Specification Management: Maintain accurate product specifications to ensure compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with procurement, commercial teams, and other departments to ensure seamless product flow and address any issues related to supplier performance.
• Sustainability Initiatives: Support the implementation of the company's sustainability strategy, contributing to long-term environmental and ethical goals.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Supplier Management Expertise: Previous experience managing supplier approval processes and understanding Retail customer expectations from end to end.
• Industry Experience: Experience in the fresh produce sector is highly desirable, but we welcome candidates with a strong background in the food industry.
• Technical Standards: Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, compliance standards, and ethical sourcing.
• Audit and Compliance: Experience in conducting supplier audits is preferred, but not must.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Language Skills: While Spanish is not the must, its an advantage due to the number of suppliers from Spanish-speaking countries.

Other Requirements:

• Educated to QCF level 4/5 in Food Science, Technology, Agriculture, or a related discipline.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and electronic data management systems.
• Attention to detail, with ability to multitask, prioritise, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• A hands-on, problem-solving mindset with a commitment to delivering results.

Apply Today:

If you're ready to make an impact in the fresh produce industry and lead in technical compliance, we want to hear from you! Don't miss this opportunity to join an innovative and growing company. Apply now!