Location
Andover
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
July 08, 2026
Job Description
Supplier Technical Manager
Reporting to: Head of Technical
Location: Hampshire (site-based with travel to suppliers)
Direct Reports: Technical team members
Job Purpose
Ensure suppliers consistently meet food safety, quality, legality and ethical standards, acting as the key technical link between growers, suppliers, production and customers.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage supplier due diligence, audits and risk assessments across UK and European supply chains.
* Oversee crop performance, pest and disease issues, and drive corrective actions with suppliers.
* Manage testing programmes (microbiological and pesticide residues) and investigate non-conformances.
* Act as technical lead for supplier onboarding, compliance documentation and pesticide approvals.
* Monitor supplier performance through KPIs, audits and seasonal reviews, producing weekly reports.
* Manage ethical compliance and investigations u...
Reporting to: Head of Technical
Location: Hampshire (site-based with travel to suppliers)
Direct Reports: Technical team members
Job Purpose
Ensure suppliers consistently meet food safety, quality, legality and ethical standards, acting as the key technical link between growers, suppliers, production and customers.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage supplier due diligence, audits and risk assessments across UK and European supply chains.
* Oversee crop performance, pest and disease issues, and drive corrective actions with suppliers.
* Manage testing programmes (microbiological and pesticide residues) and investigate non-conformances.
* Act as technical lead for supplier onboarding, compliance documentation and pesticide approvals.
* Monitor supplier performance through KPIs, audits and seasonal reviews, producing weekly reports.
* Manage ethical compliance and investigations u...
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