Raw Materials Technologist

Description:

We're partnering with a leading food manufacturer to recruit a Raw Materials Technologist to join its Technical team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in food manufacturing, Quality, Technical, Specifications, or Compliance who is looking to specialise in raw material assurance, supplier approval, and food compliance.

You don't need to have every answer from day one. What matters is your attention to detail, analytical mindset, willingness to learn, and genuine interest in food safety and technical compliance.

Norfolk
Permanent | Full-time
£30,000 per annum
Monday-Friday | 08:30-16:30 | 37.5 hours per week

What You'll Be Doing:

Review, assess, and approve raw material specifications, ensuring ingredients meet relevant food safety, legal, customer, quality, and nutritional requirements
Support the supplier approval and assurance programme, reviewing supplier documentation, certifications, questionnaires, and compliance information for both new and existing suppliers
Assess raw materials against key technical requirements including HACCP, allergen management, traceability, food legislation, authenticity, and responsible sourcing standards
Maintain accurate specifications, supplier records, technical data, and approval documentation across internal technical and specification management systems
Work closely with Procurement, Technical, NPD, Quality, and external suppliers, resolving specification queries and ensuring technical requirements are clearly understood
Support responsible sourcing and sustainability compliance, including schemes such as SEDEX, Rainforest Alliance, and RSPO
Investigate raw material and specification issues, identifying risks and supporting corrective actions, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement
Keep up to date with changes in food legislation, customer requirements, supplier standards, and industry best practice, helping to strengthen the site's overall technical complianceWhat We're Looking For:

Experience within food manufacturing essential (Production, Operations, QA, Technical etc)
Previous quality, technical, specifications or compliance exposure beneficial
Strong attention to detail with the ability to review complex technical information, identify discrepancies, and make well-informed decisions
A good understanding of food safety, HACCP, allergens, traceability, food legislation, and supplier compliance
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to work with suppliers and cross-functional internal teamsIf you're looking for a role where you can develop specialist expertise in raw material assurance and supplier compliance, while working alongside an experienced Technical team and gaining exposure to food safety, legislation, responsible sourcing, and supplier management, this could be an excellent next step in your career