Job title: Supplier Approval Technologist
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Location: Dungannon, UK
Job published: 19-08-2025
Job ID: 91100
Contact name: Nedas Maciulaitis
Contact email: nedas@huntersavage.com

Job Description

Supplier Approval Technologist

Dungannon, Northern Ireland 

£30,000 - £35,000 

 

Overall Purpose of the Role

We are currently partnering with a leading Food Manufacturing business in Dungannon who are actively hiring for a Supplier Approval Technologist to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates with a degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related discipline to start their career in the food manufacturing sector. As a Supplier Approval Technologist, you will play a key role in ensuring the safety, quality, and compliance of all raw materials, ingredients, and packaging used in production. You will join a supportive technical team and gain hands-on experience in supplier management, food safety systems, and regulatory compliance within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the end-to-end supplier approval process for ingredients, raw materials, packaging, and service providers.

  • Carry out food safety and vulnerability risk assessments for all raw materials, ingredients, and packaging.

  • Complete and maintain internal specifications for raw materials, ingredients, and packaging.

  • Review and validate supplier documentation, including specifications, HACCP plans, third-party audit reports (e.g., BRC, ISO, GFSI), allergen management procedures, and certificates of analysis.

  • Maintain and update the Approved Supplier List (ASL), ensuring all documentation is current, traceable, and audit-ready.

  • Work closely with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure timely and compliant onboarding of new suppliers.

  • Support external and internal audits, as well as customer visits, by providing accurate supplier-related documentation.

  • Investigate supplier non-conformances and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).

  • Monitor industry developments, emerging food safety risks, and regulatory changes relevant to sourcing.

  • Collaborate with NPD and technical teams on supplier selection for new product development.

  • Ensure compliance with customer codes of practice for supplier approval.

  • Complete customer questionnaires and other supplier-related documentation.

 

Essential Criteria

  • Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a closely related discipline.

  • Strong understanding of food safety, HACCP, and VACCP/TACCP principles.

  • Previous experience in a technical or QA role within food manufacturing.

  • Excellent attention to detail with strong documentation management skills.

  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality management systems.