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Overview:Considering making an application for this job Check all the details in this job description, and then click on Apply.Reporting to and supporting the Supplier Technical Manager, you will help to ensure that foods, consumables and items for use in the factory meet our high standards.You will monitor goods delivered from approved suppliers and against agreed specifications to meet the requirements of legislation, 3rd party standards, customers and the business.Support will be provided to maintain, deliver and develop related procedures, systems and supplier audits to ensure compliance with business and standards such as those required by the British Retail Consortium Group.This role is based in our Trowbridge Head Office and will require some travel to UK and European suppliers, potentially with travel further afield.Therefore, a UK driving licence and valid passport are required to facilitate this.This role is working 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday.Competitive Salary + Bonus + BenefitsWho we are:apetito is the UK’s leading food supplier to the health and social care sectors serving more than 1,300 care homes, health care and education settings.Our meals are expertly crafted by our dieticians and chefs, and then frozen to lock in the goodness.Wiltshire Farm Foods, our sister company, is the UK’s largest ready meal supplier cooking and delivering over 330 different delicious frozen ready meals across the UK.Responsibilities:Gathering supplier information to support risk assessment findingsReview and final stakeholder approval of raw material specifications against supplier approval documentationLiaising with suppliers to ensure technical requirements such as CoA’s and positive release are agreed and in placeMaintenance and update of databases, compliance declarations and risk assessments concerning the technical management of approx. 400 suppliersSupporting the Supplier Technical Manager in completing desk top and on site supplier approval and monitoring auditsProvide support to resolve supplier related non-conformances and complaintsSupport the continuous improvement and development of all processes and procedures in relation to the technical approval of suppliers and materials to deliver a benchmark supplier assurance quality management systemBehaving in a manner that prevents risk of injury or illness to self or othersAbout you:Essential:Working knowledge of food safety and quality requirementsCompetent use of Microsoft Office applications (including Word and Excel)Numerate with good written EnglishAbility to form good working relationships with external suppliersExcellent communication skills.Excellent attention to detailAble to work on own initiativeExcellent time management skills.Driving licenceAdaptableMethodical approachValid passport and wiling to travelDesirable:Experience in approving food product specifications, supplier approval questionnairesFood Technology/Safety Degree or similarQuality Assurance or Food Technology backgroundLead Auditor qualificationExperience using supplier management softwareCompany Benefits:• Competitive salary – accredited Living Wage employer• 25 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays• Option to purchase up to 5 additional days holiday per year• Discretionary annual bonus scheme• Pension scheme - employer matched contributions up to 4%• Life assurance scheme worth at least 1x annual salary• Subsidised canteen• Free parking• Free turkey or voucher at Christmas• apetito perks scheme including salary sacrifice options and retail discountsOur Values:As a family-owned business, we take great pride in being a company that makes a real difference and is dedicated to creating outstanding meals to be proud of.We develop a range of products designed to enhance health and well-being for all our customers.We are driven by a passion for service and dedicated to feeding some of the UK’s most vulnerable people.We proudly support British food and farming, focusing on using the best ethical and sustainable produce in alignment with our goal to reach Net Zero by 2040.Our ethical standards are recognised by the ETI and we are an accredited Living Wage employer.Learn more about apetito’s commitment to a more sustainable future.We embrace inclusion, empowering individuals from diverse backgrounds.Our commitment to making a real difference extends to customers, communities, and staff and we're on a mission to build an inclusive workplace where everyone reaches their full potential.