Supplier Technical Manager

Supplier Technical Manager Location: South East England (Hybrid) Our client is a leading organisation within the food sector seeking an experienced Supplier Technical Manager to join their team. This role is responsible for managing supplier performance, compliance, product quality and food safety standards across a diverse supply base. Working closely with internal stakeholders, you will play a key role in driving continuous improvement, ensuring supplier compliance and reducing supply chain risk while supporting the delivery of high-quality products. Key Responsibilities - Manage and develop technical relationships with suppliers. - Ensure supplier compliance with food safety, quality, legal and customer requirements. - Lead supplier approval, monitoring and performance review activities. - Conduct supplier audits and support external audit programmes. - Review and approve technical documentation, specifications and quality systems. - Investigate supplier-related incidents, complaints and non-conformances, ensuring effective corrective actions are implemented. - Work closely with Procurement, Quality and Operational teams to support sourcing activities and business objectives. - Monitor industry developments, legislation and emerging risks within the supply chain. - Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supplier performance and product quality. - Support the implementation and maintenance of supplier assurance p...