Raw Material Technologist

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 following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.

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) xwzovoh 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