Supplier Quality Assurance Associate Scientist (12‐Month Fixed‐Term Contract)
Job Overview
Manage supplier quality assurance for PepsiCo manufacturing locations across APAC (with a focus on ANZ Foods and Beverages) by approving new suppliers for Innovation, BCP, Productivity and PEP+ etc. initiatives, conducting reapprovals for compliance and driving Supplier Performance Management of existing suppliers.
Responsibilities
* Conduct approval of new suppliers to support Innovation, BCP, Productivity, PEP+ and Strategic Supplier agenda – e.g. documentation and/or onsite audits as required.
* Approve legacy suppliers from ANZ M&A (Obela).
* Conduct reapproval of existing suppliers to ensure compliance to Global Standards.
* Support supplier performance management when quality/food safety issues arise – troubleshooting, root cause analysis, CAPA verification, etc.
* Enhance SQA processes through participating in routine reviews of documentation and procedure, and implementing digital systems.
Qualifications
* B. Sc (Food Science) or similar.
* Minimum 2 years' experience in a Quality or Food Safety position within the Food Industry.
* Strong Quality & Food Safety technical knowledge, analytical, communication and project management skills.
* Prefer experience with supplier quality assurance or quality management.
* Auditing skills and experience. Prefer FSSC22000 Lead Auditor certified.
* Problem‐solving, reporting, presenting skills.
* Strong IT skills – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, applications for supplier data management.
* Self‐motivated, independent, with attention to detail.
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