Job Title: Assistant Technologist
Duration: ASAP until March 28th, 2025
Day Rate: £145/day
Shifts: Monday to Friday - 8hr/day (4 days in the office, 1 day from home)
Location: London SW1P
Availability: Immediate start or short notice required

JOB PURPOSE
Participate and support the upstream risk management of Raw Materials from development to production, fulfilling high-quality standards, competitive cost, and on-time delivery targets.
RESPONSIBILITIES
*Assisting on Risk Assessment for Raw Material across different product categories.
*Attend relevant cross-functional meetings, driving and providing guidance on risk and potential mitigation; supporting with detailed notes and/or written responses to points raised.
*Provide clear and concise technical information and direction to Raw Material Development, Product Engineer, and Production teams on raw materials.
*Technically review and validate raw materials and specifications against the standards.
*Ensure adherence to the critical paths for both development and production to ensure timely delivery of information.
*Support timely resolution of critical issues identified in the development cycle.
*Complete Electronic Test Request Forms as required; expedite completed test reports to departments and liaise with test houses as required.
*Manage the PO system to support payment to the Lab for tests undertaken by the team.
*Maintain testing raw material trackers and Flex PLM or other systems as required.
*Assist in the engineering of textile raw material.
*Attend suppliers meetings.
*Develop a clear understanding of capabilities and capacities of Raw Material Suppliers in the matrix.
*Support collaborative partnerships with suppliers to stay current and accomplish material development objectives.
*Responsible and accountable for the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of defined technical data within PLM for the assigned raw materials.
*Support the drive for accountability of suppliers for materials specifications, processes, performance, and standards.
PERSONAL PROFILE
*Degree in Textile Technology or equivalent.
*Sourcing/Procurement experience is a plus.
*Quality Management experience is a plus.
*Strong analytical and organizational skills.
*Curious about technologies and engineering.
*Resilient, dedicated, and social.
*Eager to create partnerships both internally and externally.
Guidant Global (BH4SF) is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.