Supplier and Raw Materials Technologist

Supplier and Raw Materials Technologist

Valeo Snack foods is the combination of Kettle Foods, Tangerine, Big Bear and It’s All Good and is one of the UK’s top 100 grocery brands. It is headquartered in Norwich and Pontefract and employs over 2,000 people. Over the past few years, we have strengthened our portfolio to include the Metcalfe’s popcorn brand and Yellow Chips in Emmeloord, Netherlands. The business in the UK and Europe generates revenues of over £280 million.

Can be based at any of our sites, with regular monthly travel to Norwich. Hybrid working with 3 days on local site per week.

• 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.

• Ensure suppliers comply with Valeo Foods’ Ethical Framework (including SEDEX).
• Assess ethical risks through audits, documentation reviews, and on‑site visits.

• 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.

• 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 rawternial 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.

• A degree (or equivalent) in Food Science or a related discipline.
• A full driving licence.
• At least 5 years.references RPG…. 5 stars of relevant experience, ideally with a strong focus on supplier management.
• HACCP Level 3 qualification, plus hands‑on experience with BRC compliance and audits.
• Proven experience conducting supplier audits, risk assessments, and driving supplier performance.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to build trust and influence both internally and externally.
• A proactive, practical, and solution‑driven mindset, with the confidence to tackle supplier quality issues and deliver continuous improvement.

• Excellent salary.
• Matched pension scheme.
• Death in service.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Canine.
• Retailer discount platform.
• Staff discount.
• And plenty more!!

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Supply Chain
• Industry: Food Production
• Location:
  
  Various sites, with monthly travel to Norwich.

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