Supplier Quality Assurance Associate Scientist

Overview

Work for a global company with some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands.

Be part of an exciting business where employees are recognised and career growth is nurtured.

PepsiCo Australia & New Zealand is home to some of the world’s most trusted brands such as Smith's Chips, Red Rock Deli, Sakata Rice Crackers, Pepsi Max and Gatorade! We are a progressive and people-focused business, and believe our diverse workforce is the key to our success. Because we value our employees and their families, we offer an agile and flexible working environment with an emphasis on work life balance and health, as well as plenty of learning opportunities and room to grow your career.

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 – trouble-shooting, 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.