Supplier and Raw Materials Technologist

Overview

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 materials? Do you thrive on ensuring the highest standards of food safety, integrity, and ethical compliance? If you’re ready to make a real impact across a dynamic supply chain, we’d 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, you’ll be at the heart of our supply base, ensuring every raw material meets our rigorous quality, safety, and ethical standards. You’ll collaborate closely with Procurement, Technical, and Quality teams to strengthen supplier performance and drive continuous improvement across the business.

• 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 third‑party certification requirements.
• Ethical & Responsible Sourcing
  • Ensure suppliers comply with Valeo Foods’ Ethical Framework (including SEDEX).
  • Assess ethical risks through audits, documentation reviews, and on‑site visits.
• Cross‑Functional 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 risk‑based audit schedule.
  • Review, maintain, and improve raw material specifications to meet customer and industry requirements.
  • Support site Technical and Quality teams with supplier‑related issues, non‑conformances, and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Work with HR to identify and manage risks related to supplier ethical compliance.