We continue to partner with a leading multi-site food manufacturer that supplies a range of products to food service outlets, retailers, and B2B across the UK. They are looking to appoint a Supplier Quality Assurance Specialist to their team at the site in Bedford. On offer: Salary is 40,000 25 days holiday + bank holidays Company pension Private healthcare The role: As a Supplier Quality Assurance Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring that all raw materials and ingredients consistently meet rigorous quality, safety, and regulatory standards. You will collaborate closely with Procurement, RandD, and Quality teams, acting as a vital technical link between the business and its global network of suppliers. Key responsibilities: Managing the approval, onboarding, and ongoing evaluation of raw material suppliers, leading audits, and maintaining compliance with standards. You will ensure supplier documentation is always audit-ready, act as the quality lead during inspections, and oversee risk management related to supplier and raw material performance. Additionally, you will monitor regulatory developments, drive continuous improvement, and resolve supplier-related incidents. You will support and develop the raw material technologist, promote best practices, and contribute to a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. You will also play a critical role in aligning supplier documentation and quality systems with group-wide harmonisation efforts. This is an ..... full job details .....