About The Role

Purpose of Role

Assures “fit for purpose” for raw materials that meet/exceed the needs of the regional manufacturing sites and end-users. Ongoing responsibilities of the role inc lude ensuring continuous supplier process improvement, identifying, and executing cost improvement initiatives, assuring food /human/product safety, continuous quality im provement, and performing supplier site visits and audits. The role requires functional expertise in food, organics and/or snack materials along with inorganic material science knowledge in support of packaging . The Supplier Quality Assurance Technologist interacts extensively with the C ommercial buying team , manufacturing, product, packaging and commodity development functions with a special emphasis and deep functional knowledge within a unique commercial buying category (i.e., cocoa, paper, gum, colors, etc.).

Principal Accountabilities

Assures qu ality and consistency of raw and/or packaging material supply within the region.
Creates material risk assessments and supplier improvement plans
Works in partnershi p with Commercial Buying Team and Site-based Quality Services to identif y and execute inbound material cost, quality, food safety and efficiency improvement projects
Manages all inbound supply risks including material security, quality, food/product safety and regulatory compliance.
Performs supplier site audits and ensures completion of identified corrective actions
Communicates effectively with multiple internal customers in Commercial, R&D and Supply
Performs supplier performance reviews and manages supplier performance metrics

Mission Critical Competencies

Managing and Measuring Work
Science and Technology
Managing through Systems
Planning/Project Management
Informing

Key Functional Skills/Knowledge

Quality management systems
Food safety management
Packaging technology
Process Improvement methodologies
Statistical Process Control
Demonstrated troubleshooting ability
Knowledge of food processing equipment and controls
Familiarity with food law , consumer product safety and regulatory guidelines
Effective communication skills
Ability to drive positive change at supplier locations

Minimum Qualifications

BS degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Engineering or related technical field
3 years of experience in a technical area such as R&D product development, quality systems, laboratory management, manufacturing, or engineering
Ability to travel 50 to 75% of the time
Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications

2+ years of experience with direct suppl y chain quality management
5 + years of experience in a technical area such as R&D product development, quality systems, auditing, food safety, laboratory management, manufacturing, or engineering
Experience with dairy or similar materials
Proficient foreign language (Spanish /Portuguese preferred)

Decision Making Authority and Impact

Proper supplier risk assessment and food safety controls under the Supplier Quality Assurance function directly prevents manufacture of adulterated product.
Product conformance to specifications and requirements
Placing non-conforming product on “hold”
Notification of raw material quality and safety issues. Identifying risks and expedient communication of issues
Approval of suppliers as extensions of Mars Wrigley North America n sites
Risk categorization of suppliers

Recommendations

Supplier -based quality system improvements
Prioritization of continuous improvement activity and resource allocation to achieve improvements
Inputs into global and regional Supplier Quality Assurance Strategy
Disposition of non-conforming product and fitness for use of materials not meeting specification
Mo difications to raw material or packaging risk assessments and specifications

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The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

The pay range shown is applicable to all US locations listed within the job posting:USD 108,160.00 - USD 148,720.00