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We continue to partner with a leading multi-site food manufacturer that supplies a range of products to food service outlets, retailers, and B2B across the UK. They are looking to appoint a Supplier Quality Assurance Technologist to their team at the site in Bedford.
On offer:
As a Supplier Quality Assurance Technologist, you will play a key role in ensuring that all raw materials and ingredients consistently meet rigorous quality, safety, and regulatory standards. You will collaborate closely with Procurement, R&D, and Quality teams, acting as a vital technical link between the business and its global network of suppliers.
Key responsibilities:
Managing the approval, onboarding, and ongoing evaluation of raw material suppliers, leading audits, and maintaining compliance with standards. You will ensure supplier documentation is always audit-ready, act as the quality lead during inspections, and oversee risk management related to supplier and raw material performance. Additionally, you will monitor regulatory developments, drive continuous improvement, and resolve supplier-related incidents.
You will support and develop the raw material technologist, promote best practices, and contribute to a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. You will also play a critical role in aligning supplier documentation and quality systems with group-wide harmonisation efforts. This is an exciting opportunity for a quality-focused professional looking to make a real impact within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Candidate requirements:
Supplier Quality Assurance Technologist
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Location:
Bedfordshire
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Sector:
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Salary:
£40000 - £40000
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Contact:
Tracey Fleming
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Contact email:
tracey.fleming@alexandersteele.com
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Contact phone:
0131 573 0889
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Job ref:
3043
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Published:
about 21 hours ago
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Expiry date:
10 Aug 2025
On offer:
- Salary is £40,000
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Company pension
- Private healthcare
As a Supplier Quality Assurance Technologist, you will play a key role in ensuring that all raw materials and ingredients consistently meet rigorous quality, safety, and regulatory standards. You will collaborate closely with Procurement, R&D, and Quality teams, acting as a vital technical link between the business and its global network of suppliers.
Key responsibilities:
Managing the approval, onboarding, and ongoing evaluation of raw material suppliers, leading audits, and maintaining compliance with standards. You will ensure supplier documentation is always audit-ready, act as the quality lead during inspections, and oversee risk management related to supplier and raw material performance. Additionally, you will monitor regulatory developments, drive continuous improvement, and resolve supplier-related incidents.
You will support and develop the raw material technologist, promote best practices, and contribute to a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. You will also play a critical role in aligning supplier documentation and quality systems with group-wide harmonisation efforts. This is an exciting opportunity for a quality-focused professional looking to make a real impact within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Candidate requirements:
- A degree in Food Science or a related field.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience working in a similar position (Supplier assurance, Food safety lead, or Quality Supervisor position) within food manufacturing.
- A lead auditor qualification is highly desirable.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work confidently and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills.