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Reporting to the Head of Quality & NPD, the Supplier Partnerships Manager is responsible for building and managing strategic relationships with suppliers of key raw materials, including proteins, grains, vitamins, minerals, functional ingredients, additives and packaging materials alongside 3rd party manufacturers. This role ensures that our raw materials and outsourced finished goods meet the company’s nutritional, safety, regulatory and sustainability standards. The Supplier Partnerships Manager oversees supplier performance across quality, service and feed safety. They play a key role in long-term planning, new product development ingredient sourcing and risk mitigation. This position requires a strong understanding of the pet food industry’s regulatory environment, raw material markets and animal nutrition needs. The Supplier Partnerships Manager drives continuous improvement with suppliers, identifies opportunities for innovation and works in close collaboration with the Purchasing team to ensure the company maintains a competitive and resilient raw material supply chain whilst maintaining quality, nutritional and feed safety standards. Role responsibilities include: • Develop and maintain long-term partnerships with raw material suppliers, including meat and poultry suppliers, agricultural producers, premix and blend manufacturers and specialty ingredient vendors, • Maintain regular communication with all raw material suppliers, including supplier visits, on-line meetings and supplier audits (based on risk assessment) to include producing detailed and concise contact reports after all meetings with clear documented action plans, • Conduct business reviews, performance evaluations and collaborative improvement initiatives, • Ensure alignment of supplier capabilities with production needs and product innovation goals, • Identify savings opportunities, alternative ingredient strategies and supply optimization whilst assessing quality, feed safety, nutritional and operational impact of changes, • Monitor and track supplier performance on quality, service, on-time delivery and feed safety metrics, • Work with suppliers to conduct root cause analysis of raw material quality issues and agree plans to prevent re-occurrences. Ensure non-conformances are closed out effectively and on-time, • Benchmark suppliers’ standards and identify opportunities to improve, • Partner with Quality, Nutritional and Feed Safety teams to ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory and internal safety standards. Enhance internal cross-functional working relationships to maintain high quality standards of the raw materials and products we purchase, • Manage corrective action plans and lead and conduct supplier audits when required, • Work with the Product Development team on ingredient qualification, formulation changes and sourcing for new product development, • Align on responsible sourcing and environmental initiatives, • Identify supply risks and work with the Product Development, Operations, Planning and Purchasing teams to develop mitigation strategies, • Work in partnership with the Planning team to identify production risks, manage non-conformances and implement effective changes to manage and mitigate disruptions to service, • Support crisis management during supply disruptions, • Maintain accurate and up-to-date approvals, supplier certifications, relevant specifications and supplier qualification, including audits, risk assessments and ongoing monitoring. Verify that suppliers provide required documentation such as COAs, SDS and feed safety certifications, • Identify opportunities to improve raw material specifications and supplier quality checks to enhance feed safety and quality, • Training and development of Pets Choice colleagues on raw material quality criteria, with regular feedback, supplier visits and coaching to improve performance and enhance the understanding of the raw materials we use and the supply chain as required, • Overall responsibility for planning raw material trials (trials will be performed and supported by members of the Technical team), • Maintaining audit ready standards at all times, working to BRC requirements Skills and requirements: • Excellent organisational and communication skills, • 5+ years of experience in procurement, supplier management, or supply chain, preferably in food, pet food or ingredients supply, • Strong knowledge of raw material categories relevant to pet food e.g., meat meals, fresh and frozen proteins, grains, functional additives, vitamins and minerals, fats, and oils, • Experience and expertise in various meat industry ways of working, animal anatomy, slaughter process, animal welfare and raw material handling, • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify trends or areas for improvement, • Ability to travel domestically and internationally to visit suppliers and manufacturing facilities. It is expected that this role requires travel 2-3 days per week, • Good IT skills including PowerPoint, Excel and Word, • Supplier auditing experience or lead auditor qualification, • Working collaboratively with the ability to work cross-functionally and influence without authority, • Strategic thinker with attention to detail and execution focus, • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment, • Strong ethical judgment and commitment to food safety and quality

Reporting to the Head of Quality & NPD, the Feed Safety & Compliance Manager will hold responsibility for the implementation, adherence and continuous improvement of the sites feed safety standards. They will be responsible for developing and implementing feed safety protocols, conducting regular inspections and audits and ensuring all safety procedures are followed at all times. The Feed Safety & Compliance Manager is responsible for ensuring that all operations meet or exceed regulatory, safety and quality standards. This role leads the development, implementation, and maintenance of feed safety programs, including HACCP, GMPs and internal quality systems. The manager oversees audits and works cross-functionally to ensure consistency and compliance across facilities. The Feed Safety & Compliance Manager plays a critical role in risk management implementation, verification of hygiene standards and incident response. They champion a culture of safety and regulatory excellence, ensuring the company delivers safe, high-quality pet food that meets consumer expectations and legal requirements. Role responsibilities include: • Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, • Monitor changes in feed regulations and proactively update internal policies to maintain compliance. Ensure compliance to relevant feed safety and hygiene regulatory standards and guidelines, • Maintain and update all feed safety programs including HACCP, recall procedures and GMPs, • Developing and implementing feed safety protocols and procedures throughout the full end-to-end manufacturing process, • Lead hazard analyses, preventive control reviews and validation of process controls, • Oversee environmental monitoring, allergen control and cross-contamination prevention programs where applicable, • Work closely with the Quality & Systems Manager to develop and manage Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions and quality manuals, • Oversee the integrity of documentation and records required for regulatory and certification compliance, • Support implementation of quality management systems (QMS) and ensure continuous improvement, • Lead internal audits and oversee third-party audits for ISO, GMP, Trading Standards and GFSI schemes (BRC) and customer requirements, • Preparing reports on feed safety audits, incidents and inspections, • Serve as the primary contact for regulatory inspections and follow-up actions, • Develop and execute corrective and preventive action (CAPA) plans., • Manage feed safety related product investigations, deviations, non-conformances and consumer complaints, • Lead product recall or withdrawal processes when needed, • Conduct root cause analyses and implement preventive measures, • Establishing emergency procedures and protocols for handling feed safety breaches, • Lead and manage an effective HACCP team, • Develop and deliver feed safety and GMP training programs to colleagues, • Promote a proactive feed safety culture across all departments, • Ensure cross-functional teams understand and follow compliance expectations, • Collaborating with management and colleagues to identify potential feed safety risks and solutions, • Create internal reporting metrics to drive feed safety standards, • Maintaining audit ready standards at all times, working to BRC requirements Skills, experience and qualifications required: • Must have excellent organisational and communication skills, • Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyse data and identify trends or areas for improvement, • 5+ years of experience in food or feed safety, quality assurance or regulatory compliance, preferably with pet food or animal feed, • Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMPs and related feed safety regulations and standards, • Experience with audits (regulatory, third party, internal) and CAPA management, • Auditing experience or lead auditor qualification, • Strong understanding of ingredient safety, traceability, and supplier verification, • Ability to interpret and apply feed laws, • Proficiency with technical documentation and QMS, • Good IT skills including PowerPoint, Excel and Word, • Dedicated to promoting a culture of feed safety, • Ability to train staff in feed safety procedures, • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, • Working collaboratively with the ability to work cross-functionally and influence without authority, • Strategic thinker with attention to detail and execution focus, • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment, • Strong ethical judgment and commitment to food safety and quality, • Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities, • Sound judgment under pressure, especially during audit or recall situations

We have an exciting opportunity to work for BAE Systems at their Samlesbury site as a Procurement Engineer, the role is working in the DLF & Service Provision Value Team. You will be responsible for one or more suppliers, actively managing and driving strategic “Value” related sourcing activities for your area of responsibility. You will be undertaking analysis of supplier pricing to ensure value ...

Electrical Design Engineer Scroll down to find the complete details of the job offer, including experience required and associated duties and tasks. Initial 12 Month Contract 2-3 days per week on site Samlesbury, Lancashire £47.12 Per Hour (Umbrella Rate - Inside IR35) The Role • Working closely with other engineering disciplines and functions, supplier and customer areas, fostering a team-working and collaborative product development environment. xrnqpay, • Producing and issuing Airframe engineering design data to meet project requ...

A leading pet food company in Blackburn is seeking a Supplier Partnerships Manager to build and manage relationships with raw material suppliers. The successful candidate will work closely with suppliers to optimize the raw material supply chain while ensuring compliance with nutritional and safety

A leading cyber security organization in the UK is seeking a Procurement Engineer to manage and drive strategic sourcing activities. You will ensure supplier performance, analyze pricing for cost reductions, and support internal stakeholders with supplier initiatives.

A leading recruitment agency seeks an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their finance team in Blackburn, England.This role requires managing supplier relationships, processing invoices accurately, and performing reconciliations to ensure financial integrity.The ideal candidate will have prior expe

The prime responsibility of the EMEA Supplier Development Manager (SDM) is to ensure the successful execution of the business plan for their assigned focus suppliers. Act as the primary lead within Future for the focus suppliers and ensure proactive alignment of distribution and market segment strat

Supplier Services Technical Advisor. Youll be joining a well-established, high-quality claims outfit thats growing its Supplier Services function. Working closely with Supplier Services Management to support performance, relationships, and continuous improvement.

This is a fantastic opportunity within the Digital Services and Solutions Procurement team to deliver Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) to the Digital Excellence team in the UK.

Are you a Supplier Risk professional that is keen to build a modern third-party risk function from the ground up? Our client supplier base is scaling fast, doubling today and with Day-2 suppliers set to triple. We're looking for a Senior Supplier Risk Analyst who loves ownership, can make smart risk

Complete scheduled Quality Assurance audits at suppliers using standardised tools. As the Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Supplier Quality auditor to join the Supplier Quality Assurance team at our defence client, supporting assurance of Mechanical & Electro-Mechanical suppliers. The primary responsibility will be to plan and conduct supplier quality audits / surveillance ac

As a Lead Supplier Manager at DWP Digital, you will be instrumental in building and managing effective supplier relationships. Significant demonstrable experience in the development, implementation, and evaluation of robust supplier management strategies, project governance, and planning, leading to

Supplier Services Technical Advisor. Youll be joining a well-established, high-quality claims outfit thats growing its Supplier Services function. Working closely with Supplier Services Management to support performance, relationships, and continuous improvement.

We are currently looking for someone to carry out Supplier Recovery Management for a contract role based in Whitchurch. The following are the identified deliverables for the Supplier Recovery Management Support:. The following are the identified performance metrics for the Supplier Recovery Manageme

Supplier Services Technical Advisor. Youll be joining a well-established, high-quality claims outfit thats growing its Supplier Services function. Working closely with Supplier Services Management to support performance, relationships, and continuous improvement.

As a Lead Supplier Manager at DWP Digital, you will be instrumental in building and managing effective supplier relationships. Significant demonstrable experience in the development, implementation, and evaluation of robust supplier management strategies, project governance, and planning, leading to

The Sole Supplier sits at the intersection of culture, community and commerce. We’re looking for a Brand and Founder Content Manager to work closely with George Sullivan, Founder and CEO, and help build his profile as a leading voice in brand building, while supporting the wider visibility of

Supplier Quality EngineerProgramme Name: LCSTLocation:Bristol, UK, the role will be hybrid, with expectations to be in office 1-2 days a week with some UK and potential overseas travel. Role Overview:Leidos Europe has an opportunity for an experienced Supplier Quality Engineerto manage assurance and

As a Lead Supplier Manager at DWP Digital, you will be instrumental in building and managing effective supplier relationships.

As a Supplier Development Engineer, youll support new product design, supplier development and project management activities with an immediate focus on our CMM and Industrial Automation product lines. A new opportunity has arisen to join the Supplier Quality Engineering team.

Senior Supplier Risk Analyst Newcastle, Edinburgh or Glasgow (Hybrid, 2 days a week on site)£44k - £65kAre you a Supplier Risk professional that is keen to build a modern third-party risk function from the ground up? Our client supplier base is scaling fast, doubling today and with Day-2 suppliers

LEAD TECHNICAL PRODUCT MANAGER - B2C - Supplier / PartnerMarket Leading, Award-Winning UK based organisation with a reputation for excellence & innovationUrgently require a Lead Technical Product Manager to help move the organisation to the next stage of their evolut

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A leading pharmaceutical company in the UK seeks a Senior Specialist in Quality Audits.This role involves conducting audits of sterile manufacturing facilities, ensuring compliance with EU regulations, and collaborating with diverse teams.The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and auditing

Support new supplier selection and review Supplier Self-Assessment Forms. Manage Supplier Quality Non-Conformities, liaising with suppliers and internal teams. Based in London, you will work closely with engineering, procurement, and manufacturing teams, driving process improvements, supplier develo

Conduct and lead risk‑based audits of vendors and suppliers, with a strong focus on sterile manufacturing sites. We are looking for a highly motivated Quality professional who is passionate about making a meaningful difference to patients’ lives through robust supplier assurance and high‑quali

Work with the Supplier Services Management Team: Supporting the Network Performance Managers and Head of Supplier Services in building relationships with the network, but also in providing regular feedback and raising any issues in a timely and effective manner.

You’ll be at the forefront of supplier development and incoming quality excellence—evaluating new suppliers, driving performance improvements, leading audits and influencing stakeholders at all levels. Chair monthly supplier development meetings, focusing on underperforming suppliers and driving

A major retail company is seeking a Senior Product Manager to oversee supplier experience management.

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A not-for-profit organization is seeking a skilled Supplier Relationship Manager to create and lead a newly established SRM Centre of Excellence in London or Glasgow. This pivotal role requires a charismatic professional with experience in managing supplier relationships and contracts, and a strong

Key responsibilities include ensuring data accuracy, facilitating raw material delivery, and maintaining supplier communication.

Create and own a Supplier 360 solution: consolidate internal spend, contract and savings data with external market intelligence into a single actionable supplier view; support analytics and real‑time visibility. Incidents & issue resolution: respond to supplier‑journey incidents, define hot‑fi

A leading pharmaceutical company seeks a Senior Specialist – Quality Audits in London to oversee vendor audits and ensure compliance with EU GMP standards.This role requires a degree in a relevant field and experience in a similar quality audit position.Responsibilities include conducting risk-bas

The role involves managing the Purchasing and Materials / Warehouse teams to ensure efficiency and achieving targets, along with stock analysis and supplier negotiations.

A leading supplier in the food sector is looking for a Quality Assurance Specialist for a fixed-term contract in Greater London. Candidates should possess at least 5 years of experience in quality assurance or supplier quality and have a robust background in operational quality processes.

A leading energy company based in Nottingham is looking for a Read Disputes Advisor.You will assist with meter reading disputes, manage customer queries via email, and develop skills in organizational and relationship management.The ideal candidate will have GCSE qualifications in Maths and English,

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A public railway company based in London is seeking a Commercial & Contract Manager to provide strategic oversight and manage supplier relationships across a defined contract portfolio.

As a Supplier Quality Auditor, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of high‑quality products while working with a team that thrives on excellence. You will be responsible for conducting supplier quality system, process, and product audits to meet automotive industry standards, inc

This office-based role will involve ensuring suppliers and customers meet compliance requirements, conducting due diligence checks, and supporting the rollout of a new ERP system.

Responsibilities include managing supplier performance, prioritising order lines, and providing timely updates on operational recovery. Ideal candidates should have strong supplier management experience and excellent communication skills. A leading management services company in the UK seeks a Suppl

A leading financial services group in the UK is seeking a Supplier Relationship Manager to oversee critical supplier relationships across IT and professional services. Ideal candidates will have experience in supplier and category management, alongside strong communication and analytical skills.

We are looking for a Nightwear Designer, to create commercial, on‑trend nightwear and loungewear ranges that meet customer briefs, target prices and critical path deadlines.You’ll take ownership from initial concept through to sample approval, working closely with Sales, Product Development, Gar

A leading streetwear platform in Greater London is seeking a Brand and Founder Content Manager to enhance the visibility of its founder and the brand.In this dynamic role, you'll craft and manage content that represents the founder’s voice while maintaining a consistent narrative across platforms

This includes, managing the suppliers within Bupa's Supplier Management Framework, ensuring compliance to Bupa regulatory obligations, reducing contract cost and extracting value and building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers to obtain optimum performance from the supplier. Onboard