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We are THG, a global ecommerce group on a mission to be the global online leader in beauty and sports nutrition.
Our portfolio of leading retailers and brands such as LOOKFANTASTIC, Myprotein, ESPA, Perricone MD, and Cult Beauty form our two core businesses: THG Beauty and THG Nutrition.
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Role: Supplier Quality Assurance Technologist
Job Location: THG HQ, Manchester (WA15 0AF) – Office Based
THG Nutrition is home to some of the world's leading nutrition and wellness brands, including Myprotein. Our Quality team plays a critical role in ensuring that every product meets the highest standards of safety, legality, quality, and compliance. As Supplier Quality Assurance Technologist, you will work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to manage supplier approvals,
maintain
compliance documentation, support food safety systems, and drive continuous improvement across our supply chain.
Coordinate the approval and ongoing
performance monitoring
of raw material suppliers, packaging suppliers, and contract manufacturers, ensuring
full
compliance with food safety, quality, legal, and due diligence requirements.
Maintain and
continuously improve
supplier approval processes and systems, ensuring
all
supplier records and documentation
are
accurate,
current,
and audit ready.
Review supplier specifications, technical documentation, certifications, and supporting evidence to ensure
alignment with internal standards, customer
,
and regulatory obligations.
Conduct
comprehensive
supplier
/ ingredient
food safety
risk assessments
as part of the onboarding and approval process, including VACCP
evaluation
and
horizon scanning activities to identify
current and
emerging risks.
Evaluate and
interpret
technical data to support
informed
decision-making
related to food safety,
quality,
and
compliance.
Ensure supplier
/ manufacturer data is complete, accurate and readily accessible, supporting compliance with
food safety, quality and any certification requirements.
Provide technical
expertise to support
new product development projects, ensuring
raw materials and packaging
meet safety, legal and quality standards.
Build
and maintain
strong
supplier
relationships,
driving
continuous improvement initiatives to reduce complaints,
minimise
non-conformances, and
mitigate
supply chain risks.
Analyse supplier performance
metrics,
identify
trends, and
generate meaningful insights and reports to
support business decision-making.
Support the
ongoing
development
and optimisation
of supplier compliance and approval systems.
Contribute to
internal, customer, and third-party audits
(including BRCGS, ISO, FDA, and other recognised standards), ensuring readiness and effective audit outcomes.
Collaborate
cross-functionally with
Procurement, Product Development, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, and Quality
teams to drive alignment and ensure
compliance
across the supply chain.
Degree qualified in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline, or
equivalent
food industry experience in a technical role
in the food industry.
Demonstrated experience in
Supplier Quality Assurance, Technical, or Quality Assurance roles within the food manufacturing, nutrition, FMCG, or food industry sectors.
Strong
understanding
of food safety principles, including HACCP, GMP,
food hygiene regulations, risk assessment
methodologies,
and food industry best practices.
Proven experience
in
reviewing supplier documentation
and
specifications,
ensuring compliance with technical,
regulatory and customer requirements.
Experience conducting
first and/or second party audits
with a structured risk-based approach.
Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and quality management systems, with the ability to apply these in a fast-paced commercial environment.
Strong analytical
capability,
with the ability to interpret data and identify trends, and support risk-based decision making.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships both internally and externally.
Highly organised with strong attention to detail and
the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
Able to
manage multiple priorities and
perform
effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven
environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with the ability to utilise tools for reporting,
analysis,
and communication.
Desirable
Experience working with
recognised food safety and quality standards such as
BRCGS, ISO, FDA, or equivalent frameworks.
Awareness and practical understanding of
TACCP, and VACCP principles
in relation to food defence and fraud prevention.
Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor
, demonstrating the ability to conduct structured and effective audits.
Experience supporting
or participating in external certification and regulatory audits.
Experience within sports nutrition, food supplements, food manufacturing, or FMCG environments.
What's
on
offer
Competitive
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