Technical & Supplier Quality Manager

Technical & Supplier Quality Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Technical & Supplier Quality Manager to join a growing and ambitious food business supplying major grocery and retail customers.

This role offers a broad remit, combining technical leadership, supplier management, product development support, quality assurance, and continuous improvement across a diverse product portfolio. The successful candidate will work closely with suppliers, customers, commercial teams, and operational stakeholders to ensure products consistently meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage technical and quality requirements across multiple product categories.
• Lead supplier approval, performance reviews, audits, and ongoing relationship management.
• Support New Product Development (NPD) projects from concept through to launch.
• Ensure compliance with retailer standards, customer requirements, food safety legislation, and industry best practice.
• Review and approve product specifications, artwork, and technical documentation.
• Investigate quality issues, manage corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with commercial, procurement, operations, and supplier partners.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement improvement plans where required.
• Support customer audits and technical visits as required.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience within a technical, quality, supplier assurance, or category technical role in food manufacturing, grocery, retail, or FMCG.
• Strong knowledge of retailer standards and food safety requirements.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and driving supplier performance.
• Hands-on involvement in NPD projects and product launches.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach with strong attention to detail.
• The ability to balance technical excellence with commercial awareness.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for a technical professional seeking a varied role with significant influence across quality, suppliers, and product development. The position offers exposure to senior stakeholders, the opportunity to shape technical standards, and genuine scope for career progression within a growing business.