Mars

Company Name

Mars

Job Title

Supplier Quality Assurance TechnologistJob Location:Petcare Hyderabad

Description

The Supplier Quality Assurance Technologist is responsible for managing a portfolio of raw materials, packaging material suppliers qualification, supplier development, overall performance and continuous improvement. In this role, incumbent needs to work very closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that all suppliers meet Mars global standard requirements. In addition, incumbent needs to execute local/regional/global commercial strategies.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of raw, packaging (local/regional/global) assigned by the Business. This includes requests from other business units as well.Deploy Mars Global QFS standards (eg: Material Quality Management (MQM), Packaging Quality Management (PQM), Mold & Mycotoxin Management etc.) as aligned with local/regional/global SQA strategies.When required, contribute to the drafting and formulation of Mars Global Q&FS StandardsComplete supplier risk assessment of material-supplier combination.Establish supplier controls to hazards in accordance with the findings of MRA/PRA. Be an active member of MRA/PRA team.Carryout risk-based supplier audits as per calendar. Drive S-CAPA with suppliers.Immediately notify key stakeholders in case of critical non-conformities, where Mars products/consumers are or could potentially be at risk so that supplier risks are transparent to all.Ensuring supplier material conforms to Mars specifications and verify capability of suppliers to manufacture to specification.Regularly update supplier status to the Business.

Job Specifications/Qualifications

Education & Professional QualificationsBachelor Degree in Food Science / Microbiology / Food Engineering / Food Technology or General Science. Masters degree in aforementioned areas is preferredKnowledge / ExperienceFMCG Food/ Beverages experience 4-7 + years experience in QMS /FSMS/HACCP (Quality & Food Safety Management systems like ISO 9001/22000 and / or equivalent internal Standards). Preferable functional expert with 3-4 years of experience in areas of Quality Assurance.In-depth knowledge/understanding of raw materials, packaging materials, food safety & quality management system (HACCP), supplier qualification process, continuous improvement programs is preferred.Excellent internal and or lead auditing experience.Proficiency in Word, Excel, Power Point, and SAP is preferred.Apply here: https://www.naukri.com/job-listings-supplier-quality-assurance-technologist-mars-petcare-hyderabad-mars-international-hyderabad-3-to-8-years-060825021347?src=sharedjd&utmCampaign=pwajd&utmSource=share