Raw Materials Supply Technologist (2-year Contract)

Raw Materials Supply Technologist

Location

• Slough (SLO), UK, full-time on-site
• What are we looking for?
• Degree graduate in Food Science or related discipline, which covers elements of Quality Management & NPD.
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment & knowledge of how factories are run and their processes and standards to produce quality product.
• Good technical scientific understanding of raw materials & conversion technical processes, particularly chocolate or sugar based.
• Proven record of problem-solving ability using scientific knowledge & principles, including risk management.
• High learning agility (e.g. To understand and adopt new systems)
• Good communication & assertiveness skills
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• High drive for results.
• Ability to influence external parties to do what’s needed whilst maintaining good relationships.
• Can translate business process into systems requirements
• Can perform under pressure, organise a programme of activities and is good at planning and prioritising
• Courage of convictions – good command skills.
• Can travel EU wide to visit suppliers- est. 25-30% travel
• What will be your key responsibilities?
• Takes responsibility for all the technical aspects of raw materials and their suppliers, applying your technical expertise and assisting with the launch of exciting product categories in a fast-paced environment.
• Work with suppliers as well as internal teams to deliver products that are consistently high quality with a competitive edge.
• Play a key part in the management of product quality and performance through approving and auditing suppliers, maintaining accurate supplier information, plus ensuring clearly defined specifications and quality requirements are adhered to throughout the innovation process.
• Support the strategy across a number of categories to retain the company’s position as the market leader within this fast moving sector.