TechnologistSpalding, LincolnshirePermanent Mon-Fri 38,000 - 45,000 Are you a commercially astute Technical professional ready to take ownership of a fast-growing category? This is a high-impact Technologist role leading the technical agenda for a key partner, ensuring product safety, legality, sustainability and exceptional quality. What you''ll be doing at the Technologist: Lead the technical function for the category, owning safety, legality, ethical and environmental compliance across the full supply base while supporting the wider Flowers technical agenda where required.Be the primary technical interface with the customer, translating policies, codes of practice and specifications into clear, actionable standards across site and suppliers.Drive supply chain assurance, managing supplier approval, due diligence, non-conformance and continuous improvement to ensure consistent, right-first-time quality.Embed a robust Quality Management System, using KPI and trend analysis to identify risks, unlock efficiencies and implement data-led improvement plans.Champion technical excellence in NPD, collaborating cross-functionally with Commercial, Development, Buying and Operations to deliver seamless, compliant product launches.Develop and execute a research and innovation roadmap, keeping ahead of industry trends, sustainability priorities and emerging legislation to create competitive advantage.Lead technical visits and audits, hosting stakeholders and managing any technical ..... full job details .....