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Job Description:Role : Supplier Quality Assuarance TechnologistLocation : HyderabadJob Responsibilities :The Supplier Quality Assurance Technologist is responsible for managing a portfolio of raw materials, packaging material supplier’s 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.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.Prepare and work on continuous improvement plans to upgrade supplier status.Undertake supplier development work as per local/regional/global commercial strategy.Contribute to the development of Local, Regional and Global Commercial StrategiesAnalyze and resolve supplier related problems, determine root cause and corrective / preventive action with suppliers.Provide vital support to the Commercial Sourcing strategies as well as Prime Activity programs.Contribute then support implementation of local, regional & global SQA OGSM.Monitor and measure SQA KPIs on a periodic basis and report to the business.Support regional & global commercial teams to execute business critical Supplier Quality Assurance processes.Act as category SME to support commercial teams and suppliers to ensure consistent roll out within region.Contribute within SQA community cross Mars segments to identify best practices and improve processes.Provide information to support commercial preliminary supplier assessment.Be the Commercial champion for QMP/HACCP/FMOS/Site review meetings.Be a key member of prime activities and ensure on-time delivery of projects.Quality - “Associate is responsible to ensure effective implementation of Mars QMP (Quality Management Process), Quality and Food Safety requirements including Personnel Hygiene and GMP stated by the Organization as applicable. Associate shall deliver through Respective Area/Process Standard Operating Procedures. Meet basic competency requirements mentioned in the job Role Skill Matrix to ensure Quality and Food Safety requirements are implemented to satisfactory level.”SES - Create SES culture within the team through visible demonstration, engaging his/her team in all SES activities, defining SES objective as annual KRA's and effective deployment of SES Policy/Management system. Responsible to ensure that Risk assessment is performed and controls implemented and maintained for all operational activities. Overall responsibility to ensure the functional compliance to Mars Global Standards, Asset conservation standards and all relevant local SES legislation.Job Specifications/QualificationsEducation & Professional QualificationsBachelor Degree in Food Science / Microbiology / Food Engineering / Food Technology or General Science.Master’s 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.Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
