Raw Materials & Vendor Quality Specialist F/M - 6 months mission

Raw Materials & Vendor Quality Specialist F/M - 6 months mission

At Purina, we believe that life is better when people and animals live together, and we are committed to helping cats and dogs live longer, happier and healthier lives. For over 125 years, PURINA has been a pioneer in the development of high-quality, complete, balanced food at the cutting edge of nutrition. In France, the company has 5 factories and 1 R&D centre, and markets over 400 products under well-known brands such as FELIX, PURINA ONE, GOURMET, PROPLAN and FRISKIES.

POSITION SNAPSHOT

1. A Master’s degree in Food science or related engineering level
2. Main food regulations and International standard knowledge
3. Strong understanding of Food safety and quality management tools (ISO norms, HACCP, NFSMS)

Manager: Compliance Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Raw Materials & Vendor Quality Specialist, you will support all internal vendors Quality compliance assessments by developing & maintaining a network of experts for auditing. You'll drive Quality continuous improvement initiatives to achieve First Time Right in a no waste environment for all raw materials delivered to NPP EMENA factories and co-manufacturers.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF “RAW MATERIALS & VENDOR QUALITY SPECIALIST”

Quality strategy:

Support NPP EMENA RM & vendor Quality Manager in developing quality roadmap & objectives based on Group and NPP EMENA ambitions and objectives in this area. Be responsible for monitoring its enforcement by tracking relevant KPIs.

Support NPP EMENA Head of Quality in promoting Quality awareness / communication program in ensuring that every NPP EMENA employee influences Quality and trust through leadership, dedication and passion.

Leader of Quality System:

Communicate, fully implement and enforce Nestlé Quality Management System requirements within category specific NPP EMENA vendors under her/his responsibilities.

Leader of Quality auditing and verification:

Plan the assessment of raw material vendors, complete and approve for Quality and food safety compliance; new ingredient development, verification of ingredient specifications (if they comply with Nestlé quality standards), provide food safety risk management support of raw materials to all NPP EMENA stakeholders.

As Business Partner/ Challenger:

PP technical assistance: Support RM & vendor Quality Manager in providing inputs for development of the technology platform in the design and validation of new products. Participates in project risk assessments as required. Ensure relevant QM expert is involved in the development of relevant documentation (UOS, PMD, QMS, grading standards, equipment designs specs, PCL).

Factory technical assistance: Support RM & vendor Quality Manager in coordinating all internal vendors Quality compliance assessments by developing & maintaining a network of experts for auditing. Drive Quality continuous improvement initiatives to achieve First Time Right in a no waste environment for all raw materials delivered to NPP EMENA factories and co-manufacturers.

Root Cause analysis and action plan: Monitor quality performance in vendors under his/her responsibility for opportunities to improve in the quest for zero defect in the area of vendor management. Lead the Management Review of Quality process for the vendors management activities under her/his responsibility.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL

1. You have experience in vendor audits / factory audits / project management
2. You have worked in an international environment
3. You have the ability to work in/drive with multi-cultural business partners as well as work alone
4. Your English is fluent, SAP knowledge is an advantage
5. You are result-oriented

Interested in this opportunity and our prospects for career development? Then it's time to take action! Apply now, for today and tomorrow.

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