Supplier Technical Manager

Supplier Technical Manager

Competitive + Benefits

Passionate about Fresh Produce? Ready to Make an Impact?

Do you enjoy working closely with growers and suppliers, solving technical challenges and driving continuous improvement across the fresh produce supply chain?

We're looking for an experienced Supplier Technical Manager to become the technical link between our suppliers, growers, production teams and customers. You'll play a vital role in ensuring the highest standards of food safety, quality, legality, ethical compliance and sustainability are achieved throughout our supply base.

If you're looking for a role that combines supplier engagement, technical expertise and hands-on involvement with crops, farms and manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

Working closely with Procurement, Technical, Quality, Agronomy and Commercial teams, you'll oversee supplier compliance, crop quality and technical performance across our UK and European supply base.

You'll build trusted supplier relationships while driving continuous improvement in food safety, quality, sustainability and operational performance.

This is a varied role, split between the office, factory, farms and supplier sites, offering plenty of opportunity to get out into the field and make a real difference.

What You'll Be Doing

Managing supplier approval and due diligence across UK and European growers and suppliers.

Acting as the key technical contact between suppliers, growers, factory teams and customers.

Leading supplier audits and farm visits, covering food safety, crop quality, ethical compliance and best practice.

Monitoring crop quality, pest and disease risks, implementing corrective actions where required.

Managing microbiological and pesticide residue monitoring programmes.

Managing pesticide approvals through Food Experts and retailer systems.

Reviewing crop risk assessments and supporting HACCP compliance.

Supporting growers with food safety, due diligence and continuous improvement initiatives.

Managing supplier performance through KPIs, end-of-season reviews and improvement plans.

Investigating quality issues, supplier concerns and technical incidents.

Producing weekly crop quality reports for Procurement, Commercial and Technical teams.

Supporting specification reviews, customer visits and technical meetings.

Supporting Scope 3 environmental compliance initiatives across the supply chain.

Keeping up to date with changing retailer requirements, legislation and industry standards.

What We're Looking For

You'll ideally bring:

3-5+ years' technical experience within Fresh Produce or Agri-Food.

Strong knowledge of supplier assurance, auditing and technical compliance.

Experience working with growers and fresh produce supply chains.

Excellent understanding of:

BRCGS
HACCP
GlobalG.A.P.
Red Tractor
LEAF
SEDEX
GRASPHACCP Level 3 qualification.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Commercial awareness with the confidence to challenge and influence suppliers.

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

A proactive, solutions-focused approach and excellent attention to detail.

Qualifications

Essential:

Degree in Food Science, Agriculture, Agri-Food or a related discipline.

HACCP Level 3.

Desirable:

BASIS Crop Protection Certificate.

FACTS Qualification.

Spanish or Italian language skills.

Experience using Food Experts, Muddy Boots and retailer technical platforms.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that values quality, innovation and sustainable farming.

You'll work with leading growers across the UK and Europe, helping shape supplier performance while supporting the delivery of exceptional fresh produce to customers.

You'll have the opportunity to influence supplier capability, improve product quality and contribute to sustainability initiatives that make a genuine difference across the supply chain.

What's On Offer?

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Hybrid working

Career development opportunities

A varied role combining office, factory and field-based work

The chance to work with an experienced and collaborative technical team

A business committed to continuous improvement and sustainable food production

Ready to Grow Your Career?

If you're an experienced technical professional with a passion for fresh produce and supplier quality, we'd love to hear from you.

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