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Responsibilities The Opportunity
This role will assist the Specifications Management teams located in Mexico Business Services (MBS) or Hyderabad Business Services (HBS) to ensure exceptional service is provided in support of R&D Spec Management globally. This role will apply technical expertise and coordinate with in-market and GBS employees, as well as external resources when required, to develop clear and concise Formula, Ingredient and/or Packaging specifications, maintain existing specs and supplier relationships, and manage tracking and uploading into relevant systems.
Your Impact
As R&D Specification Management Analyst your functions would consist:
Leverage internal and external resources to develop or update existing ingredient specifications that are clear, concise, and accurate from spec readiness to supplier commercial qualification approval.Learn, understand, and uphold Ingredient, Supplier, Third Party, and Formula Standards.Maintain and foster relationships with in-market R&D spec teams, other spec GBS teams, and external suppliers.Interact with and provide support to all disciplines to ensure complete and accurate specification. These stakeholders could include some or all of the following: Product Development (PD), Food Safety (FS), Regulatory Affairs (RA), Quality Assurance (QA), Procurement, Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA).Manage Supplier relationships and serve as point of contact to gather information/data needed to build specifications; complete timely follow-ups to keep the process moving to completion.Collect supplier questionnaire and manage supplier alignment on spec details.For certain Specifications (eg. Foods & Beverages) initiate material testing requests and validate specification quality parameters.Maintain and update existing specs to ensure compliance with standards.Upload all paperwork (re. Supplier Specs) and materials qualifications into the appropriate system (Product Vision) and track workflow. Qualifications Who Are We Looking For?
Education Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Food Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemical Engineering or Chemical Engineering.Experience Ability to interpret technical information, escalate issues and seek alignment towards workable solutions.Ability to rapidly learn computer applications/programs & navigate systems.Fluent in English is required.Basic understanding of Food Safety, Microbiology and Regulatory Affairs.Collaborative skills and strong interest in working with others across time zones; Ability to build relationships and work closely with both internal and external partners.Ability to manage time effectively across multiple priorities and projects requiring a high degree of organizational and communication skills to ensure requests are delivered in a timely manner.If this is an opportunity that interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements. What can you expect from us: Opportunities to learn and develop every day through a wide range of programs.Internal digital platforms that promote self-learning.Development programs according to Leadership skills.Specialized training according to the role.Learning experiences with internal and external providers.We love to celebrate success, which is why we have recognition programs for seniority, behavior, leadership, moments of life, among others.Financial wellness programs that will help you reach your goals in all stages of life.A flexibility program that will allow you to balance your personal and work life, adapting your working day to your lifestyle.And because your family is also important to us, they can also enjoy benefits such as our Wellness Line, thousands of Agreements and Discounts, Scholarship programs for your children, Aid Plans for different moments of life, among others.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We respect and value diversity as a work force and innovation for the organization.
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