Vickerstock are excited to be working in partnership with our dynamic agri-food client in their search for a Supplier Approval Technologist for their site based in Dungannon.

Reporting to the Technical Manager you will play a vital role in ensuring the quality, safety, and compliance of all raw materials, ingredients and packaging used in the
products.

This is a great opportunity for recent food graduates to begin their career in the food manufacturing industry and be part of a supportive technical team, gaining hands on experience with supplier management, food safety systems and regulatory compliance.

What your day to day will look like:

• Manage the full supplier approval process for ingredients, packaging, and services, including risk assessments, specifications, and compliance with food safety standards.
• Review and maintain supplier documentation (e.g. HACCP, BRC, ISO, allergen controls, COAs) and ensure the Approved Supplier List is up to date and audit ready.
• Collaborate with procurement, supply chain, and NPD teams to onboard new suppliers and support product development initiatives.
• Lead investigations into supplier non-conformances, implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) as needed.
• Support audits and customer visits, complete technical questionnaires, and ensure compliance with regulatory and customer-specific standards.

What you will need to succeed:

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of food safety, HACCP, VACCP/TACCP
• Experience in a technical or QA role within the food manufacturing industry.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage documentation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and quality management systems.

Get in touch:
Sound like the career move you've been after and would like to hear more, pick up the phone to Anna now on T 028 9031 3720, or send an updated CV - in Word format - via the link on the page (or email).

If this opportunity doesn't quite get the taste buds flowing but like me you are passionate about food, let's get a chat and see how I can help grow your career.

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