At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure suppliers and raw materials meet food safety and quality standards.
- Company: Join a leading company in the UK food industry with a focus on compliance.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate plus expenses, outside IR35.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on food safety and quality while working with top suppliers.
- Qualifications: Experience in raw material and supplier roles, strong knowledge of food safety legislation.
We are looking for a detail-driven interim technologist to ensure every ingredient and every supplier meets our clients' standards for food safety, quality, and compliance. You will work closely with Technical, Supply Chain, and Production, hitting the ground running as the go-to person for raw material specifications, supplier approval, and ingredient risk management.
What you will do:
- Approve and manage suppliers, keeping documentation up to date.
- Maintain raw material specifications and allergen/legality data.
- Complete ingredient risk assessments and support compliance checks.
- Support NPD by approving new ingredients ahead of launch.
- Investigate supplier issues and manage corrective actions.
- Stay audit ready with strong documentation control.
You need to be:
- Organised, analytical, and confident working with suppliers and internal teams.
- Detail-oriented, understanding food safety and legislation, maintaining high standards.
What background do you need for this role:
- Significant experience in raw material and supplier technologist roles in the UK food industry - essential.
- Strong knowledge of allergens, food safety, and legislation - essential.
- A good communicator both in person and in writing - essential.
- Excel skills - essential.
- BRCGS knowledge.
- HACCP Level 3.
- Strong working knowledge of specifications.
Supplier and Raw Materials Technologist - Interim in Kent employer: Novus Recruitment
As an interim Supplier and Raw Materials Technologist, you will join a dynamic team that prioritises food safety and quality, ensuring that every ingredient meets the highest standards. Our collaborative work culture fosters professional growth, offering you the chance to enhance your expertise while working closely with various departments in a fast-paced environment. Located in the heart of the UK food industry, we provide competitive daily rates and expenses, making this an excellent opportunity for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
