Technologist

TechnologistSpaldingPermanent M-F 35,000 - 40,000 d.o.e Are you a detail-driven food professional ready to take ownership of a key retail account? We''re looking for a proactive Technologist to lead technical delivery, ensure gold-standard compliance and build strong partnerships across the supply chain for a major UK retailer. What you''ll be doing at the Technologist: Act as the key technical contact for the retailer account, building trusted relationships and representing the business across site visits, supplier engagement and customer interactions.Develop and implement technical strategies, translating retailer policies into clear, actionable plans across site and supplier networks.Ensure full compliance with retailer codes of practice, managing specifications, systems and processes while driving effective non-conformance resolution.Own and maintain accurate product specifications, ensuring all documentation is up to date, audit-ready and aligned to customer expectations.Collaborate cross-functionally with technical, commercial, NPD and operations teams, delivering customer plans and supporting successful product launches.Use QMS data and performance metrics to identify trends, driving continuous improvement across product quality, process efficiency and supplier performance.Lead technical input during incidents and escalations, minimising risk and protecting both customer and brand integrity.Support innovation and product development, working closely with buyers and ..... full job details .....