Nature’s Best is seeking a dedicated and skilled Ingredient Sourcing Specialist to enhance our technical team. This role is ideal for someone with an agronomy or produce background who thrives on connecting the field to the factory, ensuring that only the highest-quality raw ingredients make it to production.

ABOUT US – THE FRESH FOOD EXPERTS

Nature’s Best is a proudly Irish, second-generation family-owned company based in Drogheda. We produce more than 250 fresh, healthy, and convenient products for leading Irish retailers—ranging from leafy salads and coleslaws to stir fries, dips, and prepared vegetables. With over 450 team members, we are deeply committed to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement in everything we do.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires frequent travel across Europe—primarily to the UK, Spain, and Italy—sometimes at short notice. Candidates must be comfortable with a mobile, hands-on working style.

• Partner with growers to guarantee top-quality crops for Nature’s Best.
• Serve as the primary link between suppliers and our production and quality teams.
• Provide on-the-ground support when supply or quality issues occur.
• Oversee compliance with crop protection and pesticide regulations.
• Lead supplier visits and build strong, proactive grower relationships.
• Support quality assurance and production teams with technical expertise and training.
• Train QA and production staff across shifts on ingredient specifications and challenges.
• Keep suppliers and customers updated on supply, quality, and specification changes.
• Contribute to product development and marketing initiatives.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure only the best produce reaches consumers.