Group Food Supplier Assurance Lead

About the role

This newly created group‑level position will support a leading food manufacturer across multiple UK sites. You will shape supplier standards, improve supply‑chain performance and help the business meet its sustainability commitments.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and continuously improve the group supplier assurance programme.
• Assess supplier performance on food safety, quality, sustainability and ethical compliance.
• Review supplier audits, HACCP, VACCP, TACCP, allergen management and traceability documentation.
• Work with Procurement to onboard and approve new suppliers.
• Support supplier improvement plans and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain approved supplier records and ensure documentation remains compliant.
• Produce reports and analyse supplier performance data for senior stakeholders.
• Support sustainability initiatives and help meet environmental commitments.
• Carry out supplier and internal audits where required.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders across multiple UK locations.

Required profile

• Previous experience in supply chain, procurement, supplier assurance or technical compliance within food manufacturing or FMCG.
• Strong knowledge of supplier assurance, food safety and quality management systems.
• Understanding of HACCP, VACCP, TACCP and BRC standards.
• Experience analysing supplier performance and managing risk.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organised with strong analytical abilities.

Required skills

• HACCP
• VACCP
• TACCP
• BRC standards
• Supplier assurance
• Food safety systems
• Quality management systems
• Allergen management
• Traceability documentation
• Risk analysis and reporting

What we offer

• Salary £45,000 – £50,000 per year
• Excellent benefits package
• Hybrid working model (2 days remote)