Supplier Quality Assurance Manager-Mars Snacking

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Job Description: Job Purpose/Overview Supplier Quality Assurance Manager – India is responsible for managing the ingredients & packaging material supplier’s qualification, overall performance and continuous improvement. In this role, incumbent needs to work very closely with global & regional Q&FS, Regional Supply Chain, Global & regional commercial managers to ensure that all suppliers meet Mars Snacking standard & requirements. In addition, incumbent should cooperate with other Regional Commercial/SQA Managers to develop & optimize supplier management strategy and assure implementation. Key Responsibilities Responsible to co-create and deliver SQA OGSM for Mars Snacking India and region. Act as Subject Matter Expert to train and maintain SQA activities with Commercial, Factory Q&FS and suppliers to ensure consistent roll-out within region. Drive implementation of Mars Sourcing Standard Programs and ensure its consistent deployment as aligned with Global/Regional SQA Strategies Assures quality and consistency of ingredients and packaging materials supply within the region for Mars Snacking India Sites. Network and leverage best practices with other internal and external SQA communities to identify and improve processes, coordinate cross-regional supplier reviews and collaborate on strategic projects Develop strategy and plans to mitigate supply risk via investigation and verification of supplier capability, alternate materials & secondary sourcing solutions in close collaboration with sourcing team. Monitor and measure SQA KPIs on a periodic basis and provide report to the business. Manages inbound supply risks related to material quality, food/product safety and regulatory compliance. Performs supplier site audits and ensures completion of identified corrective actions. Analyze and resolve supplier related problems, determine root cause and corrective / preventive action with suppliers and Mars Provide vital support to the Commercial Sourcing strategies as well as Prime Activity programs. Report, Communicate & Document control - Periodic SQA Metrics Report as per SQA process guidelines including local, regional & global metrics. Maintain updated documents for all suppliers including suppliers’ audits, CAPA, suppliers’ approvals and performance and any such requirement which ensures their initial as well as ongoing qualification. Ensure full control of SQA related documents as required by Mars Sourcing Standard program for Various Internal and external audit at Mars BU or MU level. Ensure having the recent updates of the specifications and material risk assessment documents to be shared with the suppliers taking SQA process and the Mars confidentiality guidelines into account. Deployment ownership and frequent reporting of the sourcing standard (UHBI, MQM & PQM) progress. Representing various categories of material on the regional and/ or global community team Knowledge / Experience Candidate should have minimum 10 to 14 years of experience in a technical area such as R&D, product development, quality systems, auditing, food safety, laboratory management, manufacturing, or engineering (at least 5 years of experience with direct supplier chain quality management is preferred). Advanced level of knowledge and understanding on food safety management systems (FSSC22000, ISO22000, HACCP, ISO9001, BRC, Codex etc.) skills, Problem Solving, Project management, Process Management, Good interpersonal skills. Strong experience of food safety auditing, preferred with FSSC 22000 Lead Auditor Certificate. Skills: Auditing skills, Data Analysis & Interpretation, Active Listening & communication skills, Priority setting and planning Work remotely – extensive travel (up to 40-50% of time) at supplier as well as Mars sites Primarily working on own as a responsible Mars associate Act as a bridge for business and technical requirements. Managing complexity of supplying aspects (Solo suppliers, local and governmental owned suppliers, etc).