Are you an expert in supplier management and raw material quality
Do you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for driving continuous improvement in food safety and quality across the supply base If youre ready to take your career to the next level this is the role for you!
As the Supplier and Raw Materials Technologist at Valeo Foods youll play a crucial role in managing our supply base and ensuring the quality safety and ethical standards of the raw materials that go into our beloved products. You will partner with Procurement Technical and Quality teams to ensure we meet Valeo Foods rigorous standards and drive improvements across our supply chain.
What Youll Be Doing:
- Supplier Relationships & Risk Assessment: Build strong relationships with suppliers and manage the risk assessments of ingredients and raw materials to meet Valeo Foods standards customer requirements and thirdparty certifications.
- Ethical Compliance: Ensure suppliers comply with Valeo Foods Ethical Framework (SEDEX) evaluating ethical risks through audits and visits.
- Collaboration: Support crossfunctional teams including Procurement NPD and Technical on raw material and supplierrelated topics.
- Customer Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with customer technical teams to provide confidence in our supply chain controls supporting customer visits and audits.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain and update the approved supplier list.
- Conduct risk assessments and testing schedules for raw materials including Free From campaigns.
- Oversee raw material traceability and mass balance in the supply base.
- Ensure compliance with HACCP BRC and other food safety standards in the supply base.
- Conduct supplier audits and ensure compliance with our riskbased audit schedule.
- Review and update raw material specifications ensuring they meet customer and industry standards.
- Support the sites Technical and Quality teams with supplierrelated issues nonconformances and quality improvements.
- Work with the HR team to assess any risks related to supplier ethical compliance.
Qualifications :
Were looking for someone who brings a blend of technical expertise strong relationshipbuilding skills and a keen eye for detail. Youll have:
- A degree or equivalent in Food Science or a related discipline.
- A minimum of 5 years experience in the food industry or a similar environment with a focus on supplier management.
- HACCP Level 3 qualification and experience with BRC compliance and audits.
- Strong experience with supplier audits and risk assessments.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills to build relationships both internally and externally.
- A handson solutionfocused approach to managing supplier quality and resolving issues.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime