Supplier Quality Technologist

Supplier Quality Technologist

8:30am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday

Full-time, Permanent

Hybrid (Onsite/Working from home) – Aylesford, Kent / occasionally London

As a Supplier Quality Technologist at Prinova, you will assist in the raw material supplier approval process for the Food Premix & Sports Nutrition Business. You will be responsible for coordinating RM analytical monitoring and supplier monitoring audits with the Quality Department, reviewing new RM specifications, collecting, reviewing and filing documentation from suppliers during approval. You will work with stakeholders to provide recommendations for approval/disapprovals/next steps on RM approvals, and completion of the RM specification revision program.

• Personal growth including training and development opportunities
• Health Cash Plan
• Subsidised gym membership
• Discretionary bonus
• Access to flexible pay with Aslan

• Review and approve raw material specifications to ensure compliance with product requirements, food safety, regulatory standards, and alignment with finished product specifications and BOMs.
• Conduct risk‑based supplier and manufacturer evaluations, audits, and performance reviews, maintain the Approved Supplier List, and ensure compliance with BRCGS/GFSI standards while supporting NPD and Production with audit pack reviews.
• Ensure adherence to UK Food Safety Act, retained EU food hygiene rules, allergen labelling, compositional requirements, and support Kosher/Halal certification processes with accurate documentation.
• Perform HACCP‑based raw material risk assessments covering allergen, microbiological, and chemical hazards, and apply TACCP/VACCP principles for food fraud and defense.
• Manage raw material and finished product testing data within LIMS and verify COAs to ensure full traceability.
• Liaise with certification bodies and suppliers to maintain Kosher and Halal compliance (e.g., KLBD, HFA) and ensure accurate audit documentation.
• Investigate supplier non‑conformances, lead root‑cause analysis and corrective/preventative actions, and support withdrawal/recall processes and mock traceability exercises.
• Support management of the QFSMS and maintain organized control of all raw material and supplier documentation.
• Drive continuous quality improvement, defect reduction, and compliance initiatives, monitoring KPIs and reporting trends to senior management.

• 1-2 years’ experience within a Quality role in the Food industry. Experience in Supplier Quality in the Pharmaceutical industry may be considered based on relevant experience.
• Great understanding of Quality requirements and standards in the food industry (ISO, HACCP, BRC, GFSi etc.)
• HACCP Level 2 or above with an understanding of allergen management and microbiological risk.
• Familiarity with BRCGS Food Safety, ISO 22000/FSSC 22000, and retailer technical standards.
• Strong knowledge of UK/EU food law, labelling regulations, and compositional compliance.
• Experience with Kosher, Halal, and sustainability certifications (KLBD, HFA, RSPO, MSC, etc.).
• Proficiency in LIMS, ERP/QMS systems, and specification management platforms.
• Competence in data analysis and KPI reporting (Excel, PPT).
• Supplier auditing experience;
  Lead Auditor qualification desirable.
• Ability to identify risks and implement effective CAPA processes.