Technical Supply Chain Data Administrator (12 months FTC)

The Compleat Food Group Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company in Nottingham is seeking a Technical Supply Chain Data Administrator for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role involves managing and authenticating raw material specifications and ensuring traceability in the supply chain. Candidate must have technical experience in food manufacturing and strong communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary of £27,000 per annum and a range of benefits designed to support well-being and career growth.

Benefits

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

33 days’ annual leave

Enhanced retail discounts

Free product handouts

EV charging points

24/7 access to Grocery Aid

Physical Wellbeing Hub

Free diet & nutrition advice

Online wellbeing support

Financial wellbeing tools

Access to a personalised online learning platform

Formal and informal training opportunities

Performance Development Plans

Company Mentoring Scheme

Recognition through Club Compleat rewards

Qualifications

• Technical experience within food manufacturing.
• Knowledge of QMS and food safety systems.
• Experience of raw material specifications and associated quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage upload of raw material specifications onto the Central Specification Portal.
• Oversee and authenticate raw material supply chain mapping.
• Support raw material specification team with reviews and approvals.

Skills

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Team working

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Education

HND or equivalent in food or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Technical Supply Chain Data Administrator (12 months FTC)

Location: Nottingham

Salary: £27,000 per annum

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Technical Supply Chain Data Administrator to join our Technical team on a 12 months fixed-term contract at our site in Nottingham.

About The Compleat Food Group

At The Compleat Food Group, we’re proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion. Formed in 2021, we’re on a mission to createFood to Feel Good – great quality, tasty and affordable food that people love to eat.

We’re home to some of the UK’s most exciting and loved food brands, including Wall’s Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, and Harvey & Brockless. Alongside our branded portfolio, we’re a leading supplier of delicious own-label pastry, sweet bakery, party food, olives and antipasti, added-value egg products, continental meats, dips and sauces and plant-based food to the UK’s major retailers, as well as across foodservice.

With over 6,000 talented colleagues across 17 sites, and an annual turnover of £1.3bn, we’re united by a shared ambition to shape the future of food for the better.

We are backed by European private equity firm PAI Partners.

Hours: Monday – Thursday: 8:30am – 5pm & Friday: 8:30am – 4pm

Purpose

The purpose of this role is to administer current & new raw material specification upload onto Recipe Professor Central Specification System from the raw material supplier versions of the specifications. In this role, you will be:

• Managing the upload of raw material specifications onto the Central Specification Portal, particularly where suppliers are not engaging directly with the system.
• Overseeing and authenticating raw material supply chain mapping, ensuring traceability back to source for all raw materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for raw material specification upload onto the RP system and ongoing management.
• Responsible for authenticating raw material supply chain mapping back to source for all raw material & chasing suppliers on mapping requests.
• Supporting group raw material specification team with raw material specification review and approvals.
• Update specifications templates as required.
• Obtain & attach supporting documentation from existing and potential new suppliers, formal accreditations (e.g., BRC and other certification schemes), SAQs and HACCP documentation.
• Assist Supply Chain Technical Manager in maintaining supplier documentation to ensure due diligence & audit readiness in line with legislation & specific customer codes of practice or sourcing requirements.
• Assessment of new raw materials; liaising with NPD & Procurement to provide positive feedback & challenge & provide alternative options.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Experience:

• Technical experience within food manufacturing.
• Knowledge of QMS and food safety systems.
• Experience of raw material specifications and associated quality standards

Key Skills

• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to prioritise and meet strict deadlines with high attention to detail; Self-motivated with a “can do” attitude.
• Team working, self-motivation and organisational skills.
• Able to work as part of team and independently / without close direction.

Qualifications

• HND or equivalent in food or related discipline
• Computer literate – Confident using IT packages especially Microsoft Office
• Authenticate/ Food Connected training (Desirable)
• Understanding of VACCP (Desirable)

Why Join Us?

At The Compleat Food Group, we believe our people are the heart of our success. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing and career growth:

• Salary Sacrifice Schemes – including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension
• 33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to purchase extra
• Access to enhanced retail discounts online and in-store
• Free product handouts across our sites, so you can sample and enjoy our delicious products first hand
• EV charging points – available at selected sites
• 24/7 access to Grocery Aid for free financial, emotional, and practical support
• Physical Wellbeing Hub – free on-demand exercise classes, gym discounts
• Free diet & nutrition advice with access to thousands of healthy recipes
• Online wellbeing support – from mindfulness to lifestyle resources
• Financial wellbeing tools – including mortgage calculators, budgeting tools, and financial aid
• Access to a personalised online learning platform (LMS)
• Formal and informal training opportunities tailored to your role
• Performance Development Plans and regular Career Conversations
• Company Mentoring Scheme to add depth and really support your career journey
• Recognition through Club Compleat rewards

Community & Culture

• 2 paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes that matter to you
• Charity initiatives and fundraising events
• Team socials to connect and celebrate together
• Employee networks & support groups – including Women @ Compleat
• New baby gift for new parents

The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace.

We are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect, we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunity’s employer, we provide all the support you need to succeed.

Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process.

Recruitment Agencies

We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition team.

If you would be interested in working with us please send a message to [e-mail] and should we have any roles we need additional support with we will reach out to you.