Starbucks EMEA
Specifications Analyst
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Role Overview
As Specifications Analyst, you will ensure the accuracy, integrity, and governance of product specifications and associated technical documents across the EMEA & UK portfolio.
You will develop, manage, and maintain product specifications as controlled technical documents, aligned to regulatory requirements and internal FSQRN standards. Working across FSQ, R&D, Nutrition & Regulatory, Supply Chain, and suppliers, you will ensure the accurate and timely approval of product data – including ingredients, allergens, nutrition information, and label reviews – and drive continuous improvement of the specification process.
By keeping specifications operating as a robust, trusted system of record, you will enable accurate product execution, regulatory adherence, and successful product launches across markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Creating, managing, and maintaining product specifications as formal, controlled technical documents, and holding them as the single source of truth for product definition.
- Ensuring specifications reflect applicable EMEA & UK regulatory requirements and FSQRN frameworks, and support accurate downstream outputs such as labelling.
- Managing the end-to-end specification lifecycle – creation, approval, maintenance, and updates – with version control and audit-ready documentation.
- Partnering with FSQRN, R&D, Nutrition, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and suppliers to define and validate specification inputs and coordinate approvals to product launch timelines.
- Identifying opportunities to strengthen and simplify specification processes, systems, and data governance across markets.
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Key Contributions
- Bringing high attention to detail, managing complex specification data with precision.
- Applying strong organization and coordination skills across multiple stakeholders.
- Identifying data issues and driving resolution through structured processes.
Qualifications
- Holding a degree (or equivalent experience) in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field.
- Bringing experience managing product specifications or technical documentation systems in a food or FMCG environment.
- Having a strong understanding of specification structure, governance, and lifecycle management; food labelling, allergen, and regulatory frameworks; and food safety and quality management systems (e.g., FSSC 22000, BRC, ISO).
- Being proficient in Microsoft Office tools, with experience of specification or data systems desirable.
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Flexible Working
We have a flexible working policy. Meaning 50% of the time we collaborate with each other in our London office, and the rest of the time you may choose to work remotely. Depending on your portfolio, travel to other locations may be required occasionally. We will work with you to ensure this fits your home life. We also actively encourage partners to spend time in our stores. We believe it is essential we all understand the customer and ‘Green Apron Partner’ Starbucks experience. Our standard working hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:30. We value flexibility and offer it in return—recognising that balance looks different for everyone.
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