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Group Sourcing Subject Matter Expert

Employer
Blue Spark
Location
South Yorkshire
Salary
£negotiable
Closing date
19 Dec 2018

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Job Details

The Company

This is an excellent chance to join a leading convenience food business supplying major retail customers with high quality chilled food products. Operating multiple state of the art facilities across the UK, they are now seeking a Group Sourcing Subject Matter Expert to join their dynamic team, deliver maximum return and help them continue their highly profitable success.

The Role

Working as a core member of the head office team, you’ll be responsible for:

  • Liaising with customers, undertaking regular supplier reviews and supporting the audit team whilst identifying ways to improve the raw materials quality.
  • Collaborating with the purchasing and supply chain teams to optimise cost and raw material source efficiency whilst retaining all technical functionality.
  • Creating and communicating protocols that are aligned with technical innovation strategies, establishing the best practice for testing and validation.
  • Monitoring KPI’s ensuring targets are achieved through supplier and site support.

The Person

We are looking for a Group Sourcing Subject Matter Expert to deliver commercial projects through the technical management and coordination of suppliers. This role could suit someone who has previously been a Process or Factory Manager. You’ll have a technical and/or commercial food manufacturing background with expert knowledge of cooked protein –lean manufacturing know-how would also be advantageous. Previous experience liaising with retailers is essential alongside a strong understanding of retail policies, food legislation and integrated supply chains. In addition, you’ll ideally be Level 3 HACCP certified, Lead Assessor qualified and hold an Advanced Food Hygiene level 4 certificate.

If you are a Technical and Commercial expert looking for the next step within the food industry, call Rachel 0345 2600 737 for more information.

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Also, please note that we are only able to accept and respond to applications from candidates with eligibility to work in the UK and those who hold valid work visas.

Company

Blue Spark is a boutique recruitment consultancy for the Food and Drinks industry, satisfying a growing appetite for intelligent and ethical recruitment.

Working entirely free of commission, we source high calibre candidates for some of the most exciting organisations in the field.

Our friendly and creative consultants seek the perfect match with every appointment – be it graduate or director level, permanent or interim.

Established by Food professionals in 2006, our vast experience and intuitive grasp of market trends has earned us the superb reputation we enjoy today.

With a particular commitment to openness and innovation, Blue Spark offers a truly comprehensive range of recruitment solutions across all sectors of the Food and Drinks industry.

These include:

• Search and Selection

• Advertised Search

• Executive Search

• Database Search

• Proactive Candidate Generation

So whether you're seeking that dream job in Food and Drink, or the perfect people for your growing business, Blue Spark can deliver.

Company info
Website
Telephone
0345 2600 737
Location
34 - 36 The Broadway
Haywards Heath
West Sussex
RH16 3AL
United Kingdom

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