Details:
- Salary: £35,000 - 40,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: WF9 South Kirkby City and Borough of Wakefield
- Date: 5 days ago
Description:
Raw Materials Technologist, Yorkshire
A well-established food manufacturer is looking for a Raw Materials Manager to take ownership of incoming supply on a busy production site.
This is a hands-on role, but it's as much about people as it is about product. You'll be the key link between suppliers, planning, and procurement — and the business puts real investment behind its people, with training, development, and a culture where staff are genuinely supported.
What you'll do:
* Work closely with suppliers to ensure raw materials consistently arrive within spec
* Manage rejections and refunds quickly and fairly when product falls short — for example, foreign body issues like blue plastic
* Build strong, lasting supplier relationships so they value dealing with the site
* Stay organised and responsive, so issues are flagged and resolved fast
* Keep the planning and procurement teams informed so the whole site runs smoothly
What you'll bring:
* Experience in raw materials, stock, or supply within food manufacturing (meat a plus)
* A genuine people-first approach — with suppliers and colleagues alike
* Strong organisation and a calm head when problems land
* Good commercial awareness around cost, quality, and availability
Why apply:
You'll join a site that values relationships as much as results, backed by a business that invests in its people and gives you room to grow. £37,500, a supportive team, and a role where what you do genuinely matters