Technical Manager - Formulated Non Food - 12 month Fixed Term Contract

Job Description

We�re looking for a Technical Manager to join our Formulated Non Food team within the Product Quality function. Sitting within our Beauty, Personal Care and Household categories, this role covers a diverse product range. As the guardian of our quality and safety standards, you�ll ensure products are safe, legal and responsibly sourced through proactive supplier and supply chain management.

Please note: This is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract opportunity.

• Risk assessing my products to be safe, legal, responsibly sourced and meet the Tesco rules & policies.
• Managing and delivering the technical aspects of the product development critical path.
• Managing the delivery of our responsible sourcing agenda across my supply base.
• Managing my products to always be great quality through on-going monitoring and improvements.
• Managing risk in our supply chains, from source, ingredients and raw materials, processing, manufacturing and Tesco routes to market. (safety, business & reputational risks).
• Playing an active role in the supplier strategy for my area, ensuring we use the best suppliers & sources.
• Driving & developing supplier capability through collaborative engagement, setting clear goals and measuring progress.
• Managing regulatory portals and working with Tesco related policies.
• I challenge myself to learn new skills and keep abreast of the latest thinking in my industry to help drive innovation.�
• Following our Business Code of Conduct, acting with integrity and due diligence. I speak up if something isn't right.

• Experience working within the food or nonfood industry.
• Strong technical background, including regulatory and/or formulation experience.
• Relevant product knowledge to deliver safe, legal, and responsibly sourced products to customers.
• Knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Experience managing complex, endtoend supply chains, including:
  • • Supplier and stakeholder management, with strong influencing, communication, and presentation skills.
    • Project and critical path management.
• Strong data analysis skills to support effective decisionmaking.
• Experience in risk assessment and management.
• Good IT and systems capability.
• Excellent attention to detail.

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At Tesco, we champion a balance that lets you thrive both in and out of work. Spend 60% of your week collaborating with colleagues at our office locations or local sites and the rest remotely. Whether you're just kicking off your career, juggling passions, or navigating big life events, we're here to support you. We always welcome a conversation about flexible working, so talk to us throughout your application about how we can support.

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