Supplier Technologist

Up to £40,000

Near Bath

Monday to Friday – Days

Jelly Technical is recruiting on behalf of a well established food manufacturer near Bath for an experienced Supplier Technologist to support the Technical Team, acting as the key link between the business and its suppliers. This is a hybrid role offering flexibility alongside hands on technical involvement within a fast paced food manufacturing environment.

The role offers a competitive benefits package and the opportunity to work with a collaborative and commercially focused technical team within a high standard food production operation.

• Bonus Scheme
• Option to purchase additional annual leave days
• Life assurance
• Perkbox and retail discounts

As a Supplier Technologist your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing supplier approval processes and maintaining the approved supplier list.
• Reviewing and approving raw material and packaging specifications.
• Ensuring suppliers meet food safety, quality, legality and customer requirements.
• Conducting supplier risk assessments and supporting vulnerability & traceability processes.
• Liaising with suppliers to resolve technical queries, non-conformance and performance issues.
• Supporting supplier audits and reviewing supplier documentation (HACCP, TACCP, VACCP, certifications).
• Working cross-functionally with NPD, Technical and Procurement teams on new raw material launches.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.

What You’ll Bring:

• Experienced in a technical role within food manufacturing: with a focus on product specifications & supplier approval.
• Ideally degree educated in a relevant subject such as Food Science or Food Technology.
• Strong understanding of food safety legislation, supplier assurance, and retailer/customer standards.
• Experience managing specifications and supplier documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Confident communicator with a practical, solutions-focused approach.
• Experience across chilled, ambient, or short shelf-life products would be advantageous.
• A willingness to travel as the role will include occasional supplier visits.
• UK driving licence and valid passport.

Apply TODAY to express an interest. A member of the Jelly Technical team will endeavour to contact all suitable applicants within 72 hours.