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...