Supplier Assurance and Raw Material Specification Technologist

Annual Salary: Up to £32,000 Location: Nottingham (Office-based, not hybrid) Job Type: Full-timeWe are seeking a Supplier Assurance and Raw Material Specification Technologist to join our dynamic Technical team. This role is crucial for ensuring that all approved suppliers and raw materials meet stringent technical, legal, and customer standards. Ideal candidates will possess a blend of technical expertise, exceptional interpersonal skills, and meticulous attention to detail.

Day-to-day of the role:

Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, managing risk assessments for both suppliers and raw materials. Collaborate with customer technical contacts to bolster confidence in our supply chain controls. Work closely with HR to assess any risks to supplier or customer ethical compliance. Support cross-functional teams, including technical, procurement, and new product development (NPD), in sourcing and supplying raw materials, both samples and bulk. Assist in maintaining and updating the approved supplier list, ensuring current due diligence documentation and accuracy of the raw material product list and risk assessments. Manage vulnerability assessments, address raw material queries, and utilise Horizon Scanning industry software. Support technical and site teams during audits and customer visits. Engage in other technical project work as needed, reflecti...