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Supplier and Raw Materials TechnologistValeo Foods • Leeds, England, UK
Supplier and Raw Materials Technologist

Supplier and Raw Materials Technologist

Valeo Foods • Leeds, England, UK
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Supplier and Raw Materials Technologist

Heanor/Leeds - Hybrid working with 3 days on local site per week

Are you a specialist in supplier management and raw material quality Do you thrive on ensuring the highest standards of food safety integrity and ethical compliance If youre ready to make a real impact across a dynamic supply chain wed love to hear from you.

At Valeo Foods our KETTLE chips sites are passionate about crafting products people love and that starts with exceptional ingredients. As our Supplier & Raw Materials Technologist youll be at the heart of our supply base ensuring every raw material meets our rigorous quality safety and ethical standards. Youll collaborate closely with Procurement Technical and Quality teams to strengthen supplier performance and drive continuous improvement across the business.

What Youll Be Doing:

Supplier Management & Risk Control

  • Build strong proactive relationships with suppliers.
  • Lead ingredient and raw material risk assessments to meet Valeo Foods standards customer expectations and thirdparty certification requirements.

Ethical & Responsible Sourcing

  • Ensure suppliers comply with Valeo Foods Ethical Framework (including SEDEX).
  • Assess ethical risks through audits documentation reviews and onsite visits.

CrossFunctional Collaboration

  • Partner with Procurement NPD Technical and Quality teams on all supplier and raw material matters.
  • Support customer technical teams providing confidence in our supply chain controls and participating in customer visits and audits.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain and continuously update the approved supplier list.
  • Conduct raw material risk assessments and manage testing schedules including Free From campaigns.
  • Oversee raw material traceability and mass balance across the supply base.
  • Ensure supplier compliance with HACCP BRC and other relevant food safety standards.
  • Carry out supplier audits in line with the riskbased audit schedule.
  • Review maintain and improve raw material specifications to meet customer and industry requirements.
  • Support site Technical and Quality teams with supplierrelated issues nonconformances and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Work with HR to identify and manage risks related to supplier ethical complian

Qualifications :

What Youll Bring:

Were looking for someone who combines technical expertise with strong relationshipbuilding skills and a meticulous approach to quality. To thrive in this role youll bring:

  • Demonstrable experience in the food industry or a similar environment ideally with a strong focus on supplier management
  • HACCP Level 3 qualification plus handson experience with BRC compliance and audits
  • Proven experience conducting supplier audits risk assessments and driving supplier performance
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to build trust and influence both internally and externally
  • A proactive practical and solutiondriven mindset with the confidence to tackle supplier quality issues and deliver continuous improvement
  • A degree (or equivalent) in Food Science or a related discipline would be desirable
  • A full driving licence


Additional Information :

What we offer you in return:

  • Matched pension scheme
  • Death in service
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Canteen
  • Retailer discount platform
  • Staff discount
  • And plenty more!!

If youre ready to take on a role that combines technical expertise with strategic supplier management we want to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the future of food safety and quality at Valeo Foods.


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
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