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Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Manage fresh produce supplier & grower database to ensure accurate information is held and assist to eliminate gaps.
- Data gathering, through supplier contact and relationship building.
- Tracking, reviewing, and evaluating completed Supplier Due Diligence assessments.
- Ensure the timely approval of new suppliers.
- Carry out supplier performance assessments.
- Escalate issues with suppliers and raise complaints as needed.
- Manage product testing (microbiological and pesticide analysis) as per schedule.
- Gather ethical, pesticide and certification information for suppliers and produce supplied.
- Work with attention to detail across all technical/compliance platforms.
- Support all internal and external audits and customer visits as required.
- Encourage and help drive the site's food safety culture to help prevent deviations in the process that affect the safety, quality, and legality of our products.
- Additional tasks as required by the Technical Manager.
Skills & Experience Required:
- Good experience of supplier approval and due diligence requirements for major retailers, food service, or major manufacturers is essential.
- Exposure to certification/approval processes and retailer platforms is a distinct advantage (e.g., GFSI standards; Leaf Marque; Telus Supply Chain).
- Previous experience working in the food industry and HACCP knowledge.
- Knowledge and understanding of current food regulation and legislation surrounding pesticides.
- Excellent administration and IT skills, with high attention to detail.
- Self-motivated.
- Good communication, interpersonal, and customer relations skills.
- Methodical/meticulous approach to work but flexible enough to meet the changing needs of the business.
- Educated to a degree level in food science, food safety management, or related discipline is desirable.
- Experience gained within Fresh Produce would be highly advantageous.
Attributes:
- Flexibility & Energetic.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Ability to work in a tidy, organized way.
- Team player with excellent communication skills.
- PowerPoint and Excel proficiency.
What You'll Get in Return:
A competitive salary plus a range of benefits:
- Extensive training available and encouraged.
- Contributory pension scheme (after successful completion of probationary period).